Alison Mandi

Age: 39
Events: 5k, 10k, cross country, half marathon
Hometown: Enumclaw, WA
College competed for: University of Washington

Personal Bests

1600m - 4:54.41
3200m - 10:11.94
5000m - 16:44.81
10000m - 37:14.59
3000m in. - 9:54.34
5000m in. - 17:14.83
5k (XC) - 16:54
6k (XC) - 21:47

Career Highlights

2018 USATF Club Nationals XC 95th place

2018 USATF Club PNW Regional XC 8th place

2018 PNTF XC 4th place

2018 Emerald City XC Invitational 4th place

2018 Summer Solstice 5k 1st place

2016 Doris Heritage Invitational 5,000m 17:16 1st Place

2016 St Paddy’s Day Dash 5k 17:45 3rd Place

2014 USATF Club National Track & Field Championships - top 8 finishes in 5k and 10k

2014 USATF Regional Track & Field Championships 5,000m - 3rd place 17:26

2014 UW Indoor Invitational 5,000m 17th place 17:21.77

2013 USATF Club Cross Country Nationals 125th place

2004 NCAA Regional Track & Field 5,000m 12th place

2004 Pac-10 Track & Field Championships 10,000m 4th place 37:14.59

2004 MPSF Track & Field Indoor Championships 5,000m 2nd place 17:14.83

2001 Great America HS XC Invitational 5k 1st place - 16:54

2001 Adidas Track & Field HS National Championships 2 mile - 4th place

2001 Seattle International 5,000m 3rd place - 16:48

2001 WA HS 4A Track & Field State Championships 3,200m 1st place - 10:11

2001 WA HS 4A Track & Field State Championships 1,600m 2nd place - 4:54

About

I currently reside in Kirkland, WA with my husband, Mark, and 3 boys, Nathan, Tyler, and Zach. I’m a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services, serving professionals, families, and retirees toward accomplishing their financial and life goals. Running has always been a passion of mine (despite many struggles with injury). I’ve enjoyed volunteering as assistant coach for the track & field and cross country team at Northwest University since 2009, where my husband, Mark, has worked as the head coach. Other volunteer roles include serving as treasurer for the Lakeview Elementary PTSA and staying active in leadership at Doxa Church in Redmond.

I discovered running success in high school, as a top distance competitor at the prep state and national levels. I was fortunate to earn a scholarship at the University of Washington, but repeated stress fractures cut my eligibility short. After a hiatus from competitive running, I returned to the sport after having my first son, Nathan, in 2012. I feel extremely blessed for every opportunity to train, compete, and give back to the sport through coaching and volunteering.

Volunteer Work

Assistant Track & Field/Cross Country Coach at Northwest University 2009-present

YMCA Homeless Youth Lunch provider 2011-present

Club Northwest Event Volunteer 2012-present

Doxa Church community leader 2015-present

Lakeview Elementary PTSA Treasurer 2022-present