Lenny Ramsey

Lenny Ramsey is a former professional triathlete, originally from the Netherlands, currently based in Arkansas. She had multiple podium finishes in Ironman races and has since transitioned to running, making her stand-alone marathon debut in in 2024. When not running, she works at the Director of Faculty Affairs at a new medical school and spends time with her wife and son.

Caroline Gosser

I am a Louisville, Kentucky–based distance runner and emergency medicine resident physician at the University of Louisville. A former member of the University of Louisville track and cross country programs, I was part of the Cardinals’ 2016 Cross Country NCAA Championship qualifying team and achieved a collegiate best of 35:10 in the 10,000 meters before graduating in 2020.
Following my collegiate career, I transitioned to road racing. I won the Kentucky Derby Festival Mini Marathon in 2022 and went on to capture the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon title in 2024. That same year, I finished as the third American at the Houston Marathon, recording a personal best of 2:41:00. Most recently,I ran 1:16:00 at the Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon, continuing to demonstrate steady progression across distances.
In addition to my athletic pursuits, I am completing residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of Louisville, exemplifying a commitment to excellence both in medicine and competitive running.

Maria Grace

Maria ran one season of indoor track in high school and swore she would never run again. As an adult, she signed up for her first marathon when a group of friends pressured her into it, then had to defer after the sudden and unexpected arrival of her adopted daughter. She forgot about the marathon completely until 2 weeks beforehand when the emails started coming in. Despite a complete lack of preparation she finished in 3:58, thrilled with her time and hungry for more.

She started training and slowly chopped minutes off her time with each race, finally running her current PR of 2:47:02 at the 2024 Eugene Marathon. She continues to train hard, spends a lot of time with her now 8-year-old daughter, and has the ambitious goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Trials.

Kim Proctor

Hi I’m Kim Proctor and am from the Grand Rapids, MI area and currently am on the Gazelle Elite Team. Bayshore will be my first marathon postpartum (9months)! Prior to, my marathon PR of 2:44:39 is from Berlin in 2024. The marathon is by far my favorite race distance and I am excited to get to be apart of the race again! I have ran the Bayshore 1/2 multiple times (including last year at 6 months pregnant) but have never done the full, so I’m excited for it to be my first one back!

Amber Powell

Amber Powell, 36 of middleville michigan. Sponsored athlete with Team Stellafly and coached by former high school teammate, Griffin Bohannon. Women’s overall champion at the 2024 Grand Rapids marathon with a PB of 2:55:42 in the marathon and 1:25:17 in the half marathon. She has also won several local half marathons including back to back championships (2025 and 2026) at Rivertown Races half marathon in Grand Rapids, MI . Personal goal of completing all Abbott World Marathon Majors, having completed Boston and Chicago, with plans to compete in Berlin this fall. 

Outside of running, Amber is a registered nurse working in hospice. Married for 15 years to her husband, Brett. Mom of 2 boys, Hunter (11) and Carter (9) and a fluffy Golden retriever, Gordy (6). Amber and her family enjoy traveling, being outdoors and everything sports-related. 
Amber has a passion for health and wellness and empowering others to be the best version of themselves.

Hannah Bast

I started running in elementary school because my older sister did and I wanted to be like her. In 2015 I ran my first half marathon as a senior in college and said I would never do that again. In 2019 I ran my first marathon In 3:17:27, qualifying for Boston. After that, I fell in love with distance running. Since then I have competed in 4 world majors including running in the sub-elite field at the New York City Marathon in 2024. I currently have a marathon PR of 2:42:12 from Grandma's Marathon and a half marathon PR of 1:16:06 from the 500 Festival Indy Mini.
Outside of running, I work as a mental health therapist. I live in Indianapolis with my husband, son, and our German Shepherd. I love trying new foods, playing board games with our friends, and spending time outside.

Skylar Musa

I am from a very rural town in the Catskill Mountains in New York State. I do nearly all of my training alone, and often have to wake up super early to get everything done. Last May I had my first child, my son Nicholas, who has been the best part of my life. He ran tons of miles with me while I was pregnant (even the NYC marathon), and now sometimes in a stroller. The two loves of my life are my labs, Sydney and Bailey, and we actually got Sydney after our last trip to Traverse! I teach PE and Health, but am most passionate about my role as a Coach. My husband, Tyler, and I are lucky enough to coach together for most of the year, and we have had three All-Americans, and multiple state champions in cross country and track. I got into running "later" than most, but have had so much fun improving over the years, and being on this never ending quest to find out how good I can be. I am especially grateful to Tyler who always puts my running, and my goals, before his own. 

Morgan Coulter

Originally from North Branch, MI, Morgan ran her first marathon at Bayshore in 2022, finishing with a time of 3:02:02, securing her a spot to later run Boston in 2023. Following this achievement, she set her sights on breaking sub 3 hours, which she accomplished at Indy Monumental Marathon in November 2024 with a PR of 2:55:51. 

She is excited to continue pushing her limits, training in the Mid-Michigan area, where running offers both a refreshing escape and a fun social outlet with fellow runners. Outside of running, Morgan works as a Physician Assistant, and loves spending time outdoors, traveling, and jamming out to Taylor Swift.

Chirine Njeim

Dual Olympian from Lebanon. Competed at the 2002 , 2006, 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Alpine skiing, and then in 2016, I qualified to the summer Olympics for my country Lebanon. I am a 2:36 marathoner, 1:16 half

Kelly Laughner

I jumped into running marathons after graduating from college in 2014 and have been chasing my best times ever since. My biggest accomplishments so far are running in the 2020 Olympic Marathon Trials while 6 months pregnant and finishing in 3:15. It took some time to come back into marathon shape after my second child was born in 2022 so my next proudest accomplishment was running 2:39 at the Chicago 2024 marathon. My third child was born in August 2025 and so I’m currently returning to the marathon distance with the goal of qualifying for the 2028 Olympic Marathon Trials. I live and train in Indianapolis with my team: Personal Best Training coached by Matt Ebersole. I’m a military spouse with 3 kids ages 5, 3 and 5 months. I work as a Financial Analyst and fill my time with family, friends and running!

Allison Sherman

Hi, I am Allison Sherman and I’m from Lake Orion, MI. I grew up in Lake Orion and it is where I fell in love with running. In college I ran for the University of Detroit Mercy cross country and track while studying electrical engineering. Traverse City is a favorite vacation destination for my family; therefore, I’m excited to run my third marathon in such a loved place.

Annie Somerville

I'm a 42 year old Traverse City Track Club member, educator, and mother to two awesome little boys. My husband and I love distance running, especially the marathon. Chasing faster times in my forties has been a blast. This is my 13th marathon, and I'm excited to see what another build will bring. 

Rob Mazzanti

Rob Mazzanti has found success as an endurance athlete since his marathon debut in 2022. A former competitive tennis player who trained and competed internationally before turning to the roads, Rob made a steady transition that led to a breakout year in 2024, including wins at the Richmond Marathon (2:25), Emerald Isle Marathon, and City of Oaks Half Marathon. In 2025, he continued his momentum, finishing as the top American at the Toronto 10K and notching a top-25 finish at the USATF 25K National Championships in Grand Rapids, MI.

Rob is based in Richmond, VA, with his fiancée, where he balances marathon training and competitive cycling with a career in finance.

Kallin Carolus Khan

Kallin Carolus Khan is a distance runner competing for the Fitness Sports Distance Project. A two-time US 50K Road Champion, he represented the United States at the World 50K Championship, finishing 31st. On the marathon side, his wins include the Portland Marathon and the Des Moines Marathon, with a personal best of 2:22. He grew up in Chicago and continues to live and train there. 

Dylan Belles

Hi, I’m Dylan Belles! I’m a Coach and a wannabe good runner based in Eureka, Missouri. 

I’ve been lucky to have competed at the 2020 and 2024 Olympic Marathon Trials and currently hold a PB of 2:16:59. With the new trials standard set to 2:16, I’ve got work to do!

I chose Bayshore because the bigger races stress me out (lol), but also because I’ve heard wonderful things about the organization, the course, conditions, and the wonderful people of Traverse City. 

My goal is to be competitive at the front of the race and hopefully bring home some prize money. My 3 cats are BEGGING for new toys and treats, and my wife would love it if I could offset some of our vacation costs this Summer!

Outside of running, you can catch me glued to every in-market Yankees game or keeping up with Formula 1(Go Max).

Noah Verlinde

My name is Noah Verlinde and I am thrilled to be a part of the 2026 Bayshore Marathon. 

This will be my second Bayshore Marathon, and this is where I debuted in the marathon distance in 2025. The community surrounding the event is what inspired me to return this year, and I am honored to have the opportunity. 

Thomas Dean

During college, I visited the Traverse City area a handful of times and am excited for the opportunity to go back and race a marathon. Currently, I live in Colorado where I mainly focus on the road marathon, but also race shorter distances on the trail such as the Pikes Peak Ascent. I recently ran a pr in the marathon in 2:24:42 at the Steamtown marathon and am looking forward to a great course and beautiful scenery for the Bayshore marathon in 2026.

Iain Hunter

Iain Hunter is a biomechanics professor at Brigham Young University and a lifelong competitive runner. He has achieved personal bests of 1:49.93 for 800 m, 31:05 for 10,000 m as a 40-year old, and 2:20:53 for the marathon. He became the oldest winner of the St. George Marathon as a 38-year old in 2009. His training and research center on running mechanics and performance, and he continues to compete at a high level while mentoring elite and collegiate athletes. He is coached by Ed Eyestone and trains with his group in Provo which includes Conner Mantz, Clayton Young, Keira D'Amato, Jared Ward, and others. He also works with USATF as head of sports science focusing on researching the steeplechase and distance running.

Leah Hall

My name is Leah Hall, I'm thrilled to be a part of the elite crew in this year's Bayshore Half Marathon. I live in Traverse City, and am a member of the Traverse City Track Club. I have continued to race the past few years after my time as a collegiate athlete and I love it so much! Outside of running I spend my time watercolor painting, you will find me at the local art fairs this summer. 

I'm excited to get back on the course after running my PR half marathon at Bayshore last year: 1:20:28.

Claire Reid

Claire Reid (25) is a member of the Driftless Distance Project elite team and lives in Milwaukee, WI. As of December 2025, she holds PRs of 2:45:39 in the marathon (Boston 2025) and 1:20:02 in the half marathon (Houston 2025). Claire is a Madison, WI, native who ran with the University of Notre Dame Running Club from 2019 to 2023, finishing her time in college with a 2:57:29 at Boston in 2023. She currently works in digital marketing and is in her first semester of Marquette University's Corporate Communication master's program. Claire was the 6th-place female finisher at the 2024 Bayshore Half Marathon with a time of 1:22:18. She really enjoyed the beautiful course, supportive mid-size race atmosphere, and, of course, the wineries afterward!

Kelly Babcock

While growing up in Northern Michigan, I was drawn to running because it was an excuse to get outside and explore, all while challenging myself and hanging out with some of my closest friends. To this day, I am still drawn to running for those reasons and racing Bayshore has now become a tradition, having raced each consecutive year since 2022. I’m excited for Bayshore 2026 (year 5!) and to continue pushing myself and making memories along the way.

Tera Moody

Tera was a professional marathon runner with a 5th place finish at the 2008 Olympic Trials Marathon and a lifetime best of 2:30:53.  She represented the United States at the 2009 and 2011 World Championships and placed in the top 10 at the Chicago Marathon in 2007 and 2010.   After several years off she is enjoying seeing what she can do as a masters athlete and mom of 2 young children.   

Erin McDonald

Erin McDonald is a U.S. Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier with a personal best of 2:32:50. Originally from Midland, Michigan, she competed in track and cross country at Michigan State University from 2014–2019. After stepping away from the sport for four years, she returned to competitive running in 2024 and has since achieved personal bests in every event from the mile to the marathon. Most recently, she ran 32:59 for 10,000 meters on the track, continuing her upward trajectory in the sport.  

Grace Nolan

I’m excited to return to Bayshore for the 5th year in a row for the half marathon; this race was a summer staple throughout my time running in college at Oakland University and continues to be a race I look forward to in my post-collegiate running experience. I enjoy training and competing while balancing the demands of a first year medical student, and am excited to drop back down in distance to run the half marathon after focusing on the marathon this past fall when I trained and competed in my first marathon at Detroit Freepress.

Cynthia Vink

Cindy is Metro-Detroit native who has been in Michigan her whole life. She is an athlete who has recently found her love for distance running. She started running in 2019 after undergoing knee surgery from cheerleading in high school, with a dream of running a 5k some day. Since then, she has completed 6 marathons (most recently the Boston Marathon), with a personal best of 2:57. She has run the Bayshore Half for the last four years and has fallen in-love with this race. Cindy loves to participate in the running community from being a Fleet Feet Pacesetter, to going to her local run clubs like RunningForBrews, Sparkling Sundays and RunDetroit. She is a Certified Public Accountant at Plante Moran and has been with the company for five years. She has a running Instagram and podcast (GingerGoneRunning) where she shares her passion for running and showing others that you can do anything you put your mind to. 

Kennedy Ronayne

Kennedy is a former Michigan State University cross country and track athlete. She graduated in 2019 and has since started a beautiful family. She has a 4 year old daughter and 2 year old son that keep her busy! However, she has still kept a passion for running. She set 2 new PR’s this past year running a 2:51 marathon at the Indianapolis Monumental Marathon and a 1:19 half marathon at the Mesa Marathon. Bayshore is one of her favorite races and she can’t wait to get back out there!

Zac Truman

4th year running the Bayshore Half-Marathon. Using this years race in prep for an OTQ attempt at Grandmas Marathon on June 20th

Colin Kane

Colin Kane is finishing his final year of the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Oakland University. For five years, Colin competed for Oakland University's cross country and track and field teams where he trained primarily for the 5000m and 10000m races. Colin currently operates a performance training business for distance runners- a niche which he plans to continue when working as a licensed PT. Colin currently lives with his wife and dachshund named Frank at their home in Tecumseh, Michigan. 

James Weissensel

Growing up in the hungry town of Sandwich, IL and current resident of Park Ridge, IL, I have developed from being an all-state cross country and track runner in high school to becoming a true road racer. Former Crusader at Marquette Academy (Ottawa, IL) and former Flyer at NCAA Division II Lewis University (Romeoville, IL). Current runner for South Chicago Track Club with aspirations of running faster times in the half and eventually the full marathon at Grandmas in June. Noteworthy wins include the 2022 Naperville Half Marathon and 2025 Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon. As a profession, I work as an after sales associate with an automation company and also stay active with the running community as a high school cross country and track coach.

Elliott Ramsey

Dave’s Racing Team Elite Athlete from Toledo, Ohio. Ran both cross country and track at Lourdes University prior to becoming a part of the Dave’s Racing Team. I’m excited to take part in this fun, scenic, and competitive race to push my limits!