Our
Ambassadors

Ryan Hand,  Presenter, DJ and Event MC, known from BBC’s The One Show, ITV's Canonball and Q Radio is a keen runner and loves to set himself a challenge! Ryan says "The NI Running Show is going to be amazing!  It's exactly what N. Ireland needs and will be an epic experience for runners and brands alike

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My name is Anna Cullen and I have founded an Irish language run club called Céim ar Chéim which means step by step trying to keep the Irish language alive. The aim of my run club is to promote the use of the Irish language in a fun and social setting and what better way to do it then by running?

Iveelt Batjargal is a Mongolian runner based in Dublin and a multimedia designer. He took up running in March 2025 after experiencing back pain from long hours at a desk. In October that year, he completed his first full marathon (Dublin) in under four hours. Throughout his training, he learned valuable lessons and noticed that his back pain had disappeared. 

Inspired by his experience, Iveelt launched Healthy Wealthy Human on social media to encourage a more active, healthy lifestyle.  His goal is to make running easier to understand and help more people feel confident about taking their first steps.

Jonny Steede is a distinguished mountain runner from Ballymena, Northern Ireland, with a competitive career spanning over two decades. He has represented both Northern Ireland and Ireland internationally, and secured the NI Mountain Running Championship in 2014.

I’m a passionate runner who discovered running during COVID, and what started as a way to keep active quickly became something that completely changed my life. 

For me, running is about so much more than times and medals. I love sharing the highs, the lows, the setbacks and the achievements of my journey through social media, with the hope that even one person watching might think, “If he can do it, maybe I can too.” 

I’m Maggie Hamilton, I live in Fermanagh and have been running on and off for 20+ years.

I’ve completed the Dublin Marathon three times and numerous half marathons, although I’m still waiting for it to get easier!

I’m passionate about representing the 40+ runner — the parents squeezing runs in between school runs, kids’ activities and work, and the runners who aren’t naturally fast.

I want people to see that you don’t need to be fast, naturally talented or look a certain way to call yourself a runner. You just need to get out the door… after about an hours procrastination, of course!

Megan is an ultrarunner, 2 x Ironman athlete and competed at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. Having grown a 60,000+ strong community from the ground up, she uses her platform to inspire others to move their body to move their mind. Megan is the founder of Evolve by Megan and is a UESCA certified running coach. She is currently studying a Masters in Sport and Exercise Psychology. Alongside this she's training for the London marathon 2026.

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Erin is a passionate professional triathlete with a decade of experience competing and pushing to the limits since 2016.  With youth and determination, she says success comes from discipline, focus, and the courage to grow through every challenge. 

Erin's goal is to share her journey in a way that inspires others to chase their goals and go the distance.

Catherine McLaughlin is the founder of CFIT Coaching and a keynote speaker who has built a thriving community in the Glens of Antrim, online, and in the USA. With over 14 years’ experience as a personal trainer and strength coach, she helps people become Stronger for Life through strength training, sustainable nutrition, and mindset. A former Marketing Manager at BLK BOX, Catherine is StrongFirst certified, Pilates qualified, and passionate about showing runners how to fuel smarter, train stronger, and unlock their full potential.

Stephen Reid is a filmmaker from Northern Ireland.  He loves running and the outdoors and is passionate about getting people to get out there on an adventre. Wild camping, fast packing, trail running, hiking are all things you can expect to see on his social media channels.