2024 Race Ambassadors
Alan Arevalo
Handle: @alan_arevalo98
Hometown: Apopa, FL
Occupation:Personal trainer
Years Running: 4
Years Raced MDH: 2021, 2022, 2023
2024: Dora Double
PR 5K: 22:31
PR Half: 1:45
MDH Goal: 1:30
Loves Mount Dora for: the atmosphere and the great cheering from the runners to the supporters and I love the hills.
Aaron Diaz
Handle: @aarun_2018
Hometown: Longwood, FL
Occupation: Medical Laboratory Scientist
Years Running: 11
Years Raced MDH: 2017, 2019-2023
2024: Dora Double
PR 5K: 27 min
PR Half: 2 hour 16 min
MDH Goal: Run both days and hopefully a PR for this event
Loves Mount Dora for: seeing the neighborhood support, cheerful volunteers and the carolers.
Bud Eureka
Handle: @Eureka670
Hometown: Mount Dora, FL
Occupation: Construction Operations
Years Running: 10
Years Raced MDH: 2016, 2023
2024: Running Dora Double
PR 5K: 22:39
PR Half: 1:56
MDH Goal: 21:00
Loves Mount Dora for: The course
Brandi Jacobs
Handle: @Brandi920
Hometown: Deltona, FL
Occupation: Customer Service Staff
Years Running: 5
Years Raced MDH: 2023
2024: Running Dora Double
PR 5K: 22:39
PR Half: 1:54
MDH Goal: Hoping to pace again! If not, a half record of 1:50!
Loves Mount Dora for: The hills I don’t have in my city
Christopher Aranas
Handle: @chrisaranasmusic
Hometown: Sanford
Occupation: MRA Coordinator
Years Running: 6 years
Years Raced MDH: 2021, 2022, 2023
2024: Half Marathon
PR 5K: NA
PR Half: 1:54:55
MDH Goal: Sub 1:50
Loves Mount Dora for: the Christmas theme and the beautiful sights and houses on the route Half Marathon
Charles Cerney
Handle: @coachcerney
Hometown: Umatilla, FL
Occupation: Teacher / Fitness Coach
Years Running: 40+
Years Raced MDH: 2012-2023 (He’s NEVER missed!)
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 21:47
PR Half: 1:42
MDH Goal: Completing my recovery from double knee replacements in 2023, I would like to be able to actually run the 5k this year instead of walking and for the half-marathon, as I am now a power walker for these longer races, Iam going to work to finish under 3 hours this year.
Loves Mount Dora for: the hospitality is second to none. From the race director, to the vendors, to the high school student volunteers handing out water along the course, everyone is extremely helpful and friendly!
Danielle Yeatts
Handle: Lil.wellness_momma
Hometown: Mount Dora, FL
Occupation: Clinical Social Worker
Years Running: 10
Years Raced MDH: 2018-2023
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 33min
PR Half: 2:13 2:10
MDH Goal: Enjoying racing with friends and family
Loves Mount Dora for: the Christmas lights and running around the lake
Emmabeth Bowman
Handle: @emmabethbowman
Hometown: Ocala, Fl
Occupation: Undergraduate student at Florida Atlantic University
Years Running: 15
Years Raced MDH: 2020, 2022, 2023
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 22:16
PR Half: 2:24
MDH Goal: PR and have fun!
Loves Mount Dora for: Photo booths and meeting up with friends!
Emily Udvardy
Handle: @euddie
Hometown: Davie, FL
Occupation: Doctor of Physical Therapy
Years Running: 5
Years Raced MDH: 2023
2024: Half Marathon
PR 5K: 21:49:53
PR Half: 1:41:55
MDH Goal: 1:45
Loves Mount Dora for: the town coming out to cheer everyone on and the scenic lake views!
Jonathan Howse
Handle:@jmh3r
Hometown: West Melbourne, FL
Occupation: System Engineer
Years Running: 13
Years Raced MDH: 2021, 2022, 2023
2024: Half Marathon
PR 5K: 17:47
PR Half: 1:18:45
MDH Goal: in good weather, beat 1:23:31. In bad weather, beat 1:28:03.
Loves Mount Dora for: the holiday theme and the chance to race on the hills before Boston.
Jordan Wynn
Handle: @a_loneruncrew
Hometown: Mt Dora, FL
Occupation: Consultant
Years Running: 2
Years Raced MDH: 2022, 2023
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 22:47
PR Half: 1:56:26
MDH Goal: To enjoy the course and finish with a smile
Loves Mount Dora for: I have the good fortune of this being my hometown race – I enjoy sharing the course with friends the most. Last year was our run crew’s first year setting up an “on course hot chocolate stand” – that was pretty epic too.
Katy Cook
Handle: @CookFamilyRunners
Hometown: Lake Mary, FL
Occupation: Office Manager and Adult Running Coach
Years Running: 34
Years Raced MDH: 2017-2023
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 20:52
PR Half: 1:43
MDH Goal: Enjoy both races with loads of friends, teammates and my athletes.
Loves Mount Dora for: the extra sparkly touches that make Mount Dora Half Marathon and 5k more festive than expected.
Katrina Pelican
Handle:@katrinalynn34
Hometown: Lake Mary
Occupation: Project Manager
Years Running: 11
Years Raced MDH: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 21:02
PR Half: 1:37:37
MDH Goal: Better than last year at the 5k and helping others meet their goal as a pacer in the half marathon!
Loves Mount Dora for: Buying gifts for my friends and family at the Magic Tea Market! The community! They have the best cheers!
Libia Casas
Handle: @duathlete_foodie
Hometown: Miami, Florida
Occupation: Psychotherapist
Years Running: 19
Years Raced MDH: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 37 min
PR Half: 2:45
MDH Goal: Not be the last finisher
Loves Mount Dora for: Go downtown and also drive and enjoy the “hills” coming from Miami, I love being able to park close to the start line.
Natalie Lichtigfeld
Hometown: Apopka, FL
Occupation: Technical Assistant
Years Running: 10
Years Raced MDH: 2019-23
2024: Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 32:02
PR Half: 2:35:28
MDH Goal: Training for a 30 minute 5K and 2:30 Half!
Loves Mount Dora for: This is the most well organized race and the support from everyone when on course is absolutely amazing! Even when you’re on your last leg, someone will cheer you on to keep going – I love the positivity !
Paul Gibbs
Handle: @theblueeyedrunner24
Hometown: Lakeland, FL
Occupation: Realtor
Years Running: 6
Years Raced MDH: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
2024:Dora Double (5K and Half Marathon)
PR 5K: 22:49
PR Half: 1:43:49
MDH Goal: Personal Best at Mount Dora for both races
Loves Mount Dora for: The Hills
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- Emmabeth Bowman
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- Charlie Cereny
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- Jenn Geiss
- Marina Germain
- Allison Kort
- Joey Duncan Lane
- Lori Leatherbee
- Katrina Pelican
- Nicole Pizza
- Perry Snider, Jr
Ambassadors 2022
- Sean Beckmann
- Charlie Cereny
- Toni Church
- Katy Cook
- Samantha Cook
- Dani Rae Cooper
- Aaron Diaz
- Thor (Robb Eggleston)
- Marina Germain
- Suzanne Holland
- Allison Kort
- Joanne Levy
- Nicole Pizza
- Stephanie Rosborg
- Kevin Rybicki
- Rebecca Rybick
Ambassadors 2021
- Toni Church
- Troy Clark
- Katy Cook
- Samantha Cook
- Aaron Diaz
- Marina Germain
- Lara Glorioso
- Jennifer Jordan
- Kelly Kellett
- Jermaine Lamar
- Susie Lee
- Doug McDonald
- Megan Phipps
- Stephanie Rosborg
- Heather Schulz
- Shari Sipka
Ambassadors 2020
- Cristy Albrecht-Carrie
- Vanessa Castro
- Toni Church
- Troy Clark
- Aaron Diaz
- Sarah Glass
- Steven Gonzalez
- Pam Gordon
- Bethany Kelly
- Susie Lee
- Jay Sandhouse
- Catherine Sheika
- Shari Sipka
- David Vega
Ambassadors 2019
- Vanessa Castro
- Aaron Diaz
- Wendy Fitzsimmons
- Pam Gordon
- Blaire Harter
- Laurie Lafrenaye
- Susie Lee
- Sara Millis
- Tracy Mo
- Shannon Perry
- Shari Sipka
- K Switzer
- David Vega