2026 CIM Ambassador Program

Running, to me, is a beautiful community. It has brought me to new places and allowed me to connect with people I truly admire. It’s a space where I’ve grown not only as an athlete, but also as a person. I also love representing Latina women and my community.

Running CIM has always been a dream of mine. I love the vibe, the energy, and the people at the cheering stations. I’m inspired by the fact that with hard work and consistency, qualifying is possible. It feels like a race where effort truly shows and opportunities are there for those who go after them. Nothing makes me more proud than now being able to represent it as an ambassador.

Goal: To continue growing as a runner while inspiring young girls and women to trust themselves, believe in their potential, and enjoy the process.

Instagram – @jenncovelli
Strava

For me, running is about more than just the miles on the watch—it’s about the bridges we build between communities. As an active member of the binational running scene between Tijuana and San Diego, I see every run as an opportunity to connect people across borders. I’m excited to represent the California International Marathon this year, bringing that same spirit of community to the streets of Sacramento. I’ll see you at the finish line!

CIM is that it has hit a critical mass and has become the most desired marathon West of the Mississippi and I’m excited to join the community!

Goal: I’m chasing my first sub-2:40 and an buffer free NYC qualifying time likely 2:35.

Instagram – @lou.runs.distance

My running journey started after the birth of my 4 th child. What started on the tread quickly escalated into running my first half marathon. In just a few short years, I completed 9 half- marathons and 3 full marathons, including my first world major. I have been inspired by so many woman who have come before me, shattering obstacles along the way. In my spare time, I enjoy being part of the leadership team and bonding with those in my local run community and run club, WeRun313 in Detroit, MI.

Goal: My goal is to share running with the world and to help others to break barriers within
themselves.

CIM: I am so excited to run CIM for the first time! I am deeply inspired by the incredible representation of woman runners that have run CIM. I have had several friends run this race and have told me that it was the best! I am so excited to be able to experience it for myself.

Instagram – @sarahuvaere

RRCA Profile

I’m January, a certified run coach, 21x marathoner, and 2x Abbott World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher (+Sydney). Running has taught me how to show up on the hard days, have fun, and truly enjoy the journey. I’ve had the opportunity to race on some of the world’s biggest stages, chasing finish lines and breaking barriers, but running has never been about me alone. Running is about community. I’m just as passionate about pouring into others as I am about growing myself, whether that’s inspiring, supporting, or welcoming new runners into the sport. I run for the joy and connection that come through these shared experiences.

I ran my first CIM in 2025 and earned a 4-minute PR, but what stayed with me most was the feeling! There’s something special about the energy and support on this course that makes every mile unforgettable.

My goal this year is to chase another personal record at CIM while continuing to uplift others, creating space for runners at every level to feel seen, supported, and capable of more than they imagined.

Mantras: 

1. Keep showing up and trust what’s possible! 
2. I get to do this!

Instagram – @allthingsjanuary

I didn’t grow up athletic. I was the kid playing the bassoon and diving into academics, eventually studying Chemical Engineering at the University of Florida (go Gators ). I picked up running as a hobby in college, and that spark turned into 12 marathons and counting. I grew up in Miami, Florida, and now live in Houston, Texas, where I’m passionate about community building and inspiring runners of all paces. As a League of Garmin Captain and Shokzstar, I love bringing people together through running and helping others chase goals they once thought were out of reach.

CIM is the perfect mix of fast racing, historic energy, and an unmatched community. This year, I’m especially excited to give back and help runners create unforgettable race-day memories.

My goal is to continue building inclusive running communities by motivating, pacing, and supporting runners of all abilities, especially those who never thought they were “runners” to begin with.

Instagram – @rodelallen
Strava

From Queens, New York, my journey started back when I was wrestling and learning to fall in love with endurance sports. Over time, I found that same passion in running, and it became more than just miles. It became a way to build something bigger than myself—running became a way to bring people together through movement, and that movement turned into a community we now call PASO. 

So far, I’ve ran over five half marathons and many shorter races, Now it’s time to take on 26.2. I Can’t wait to take on CIM as my first Marathon. My Goal is to run all the world majors and one day qualify for Boston.

Instagram – @angelo.sinchi

Instagram – @pasorunclub