2026 Ambassadors
Cory Winrow
Presently residing in Greendale, my journey to the 2026 Cedarburg Half Marathon includes mileage across the Midwest. Having most recently participated in a team relay from Chicago to Milwaukee, the Chicago Marathon, Minocqua Marathon, and another team relay from Los Angeles to Las Vegas,
I have been blessed to experience more mileage away from home than I ever could’ve imagined. Running has taken me to new cities, new states, and has helped me become the father I am today.
I started my running journey in April of 2024 and am constantly pushing myself to be better. A fun fact about me, I run roughly 95% of all my training miles with no music and race music-less every time. To me, nothing compares to soaking in every moment of every run, especially the sounds of the clouds on race day.​​
Marissa Wendtland
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From sprinter and hurdler to marathoner, running has been a constant passion in my life—not just for the joy of movement or pushing physical limits, but for the incredible coaches, mentors, and welcoming community that make the sport accessible to everyone.
Born and raised in Muskego, WI, I competed in track and field at Muskego High School, where I still hold the 300m hurdles and 4x400m relay records. I went on to compete as a Division III athlete at Carroll University, earning multiple school records, including my 400m hurdles performance at the 2017 NCAA Nationals.
Now as a post-collegiate athlete, I continue to train and race alongside my local running community while traveling to major marathons nationwide. I’ve completed six marathons, several half marathons, and countless 5Ks, including the Boston and Chicago Marathons. I’ll return to both Boston and Chicago in 2026 with the goal of breaking my current personal best of 2:46.
Through racing, training, and community involvement, I aim to inspire others to chase big goals, embrace the process, and find belonging through running!
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Griffin Schroeder
I’ve been running for 26 years and coaching for 12, and am currently one of the Cross Country Coaches at Cedarburg High School.
Some of my running accomplishments include:
- Receiving my 6-Star Medal for completing the original 6 major marathons (Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York)
- Completing multiple Ironman races
- Completing the Dopey Challenge at Disney World (4 day challenge 5k, 10k, half, full)
- Will be completing my 54th marathon this August in Sydney, Australia
I’m very excited to be an ambassador for the Cedarburg Half Marathon. It’s nice to do a local race with friends and even kids that I coach that are all from the area
Megan Miller
Bio coming soon... promise. (Megan has an amazing story we're excited to share!​
Riley Krochmal​
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My name is Riley, and I’ve been running since 2018, though I didn’t step into racing until this past year. Since then, I’ve completed seven half marathons and one full marathon, and after crossing the finish line of my first half marathon, I knew I was hooked on the energy and community of race day.
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I run to challenge myself, to push others beyond what they think they’re capable of, and to help build a community rooted in encouragement and growth. Running has given me friendships, confidence, and purpose, and I’m passionate about helping others discover that same belief in themselves.
I’m excited to be an ambassador for the Cedarburg 5K and Half Marathon and to inspire even more people to step up to the start line. When I’m not running, you can find me coaching at Orangetheory Fitness or spending time with my family and my dog