Palm Coast, FL— While most of Palm Coast was still waking up to the smell of turkey and pies, 1,178 runners and walkers laced up their shoes and gathered together for a beloved holiday tradition—the annual Feet to Feast 5K Run/Walk. This year’s turnout marked a new record, surpassing last year’s participation and making the 2025 Thanksgiving morning event the largest in its history.

Families, seasoned runners, some in costumes, and first-time participants filled the route with energy and gratitude as they made their way from Daytona State College Palm Coast Campus, along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway, toward the Hammock Bridge, and back again. The cool morning air, festive outfits, and laughter along the course created the perfect start to a day of family, food, and thankfulness.

Runners at the ready. Photo: City of Palm Coast

“There is nothing quite like waking up on Thanksgiving morning and celebrating together as a community,” said Acting City Manager Lauren Johnston, whose family participates in Feet to Feast every year. “To see more than a thousand people come together—running, walking, laughing, and making memories—perfectly reflects what this holiday is all about. It’s one of my favorite Palm Coast traditions, and I’m grateful to experience it alongside my family and our residents year after year.”

Top finishers took home medals—and a pie, perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. Holiday-themed costumes also shined, with awards for cutest kid costume, best overall costume, best couple costume, and best family costume adding to the festive spirit. Finalists in each category were as follows:

OVERALL WINNERS

1st Overall (M) – Mark Shannon

1st Overall (F) – Hannah Ielfield

Male 0-8

  1. Lucas Wisniewski

  2. William Milder

  3. Thomas Milder

Female 0-8

  1. Alyssa Shields

  2. Molly Harris

  3. Claire Gutterman

Male 9-12

  1. Bradley Stackpole

  2. Gavin Garrett

  3. Harrison Bennett

Female 9-12

  1. Mia Kopcikova

  2. Aspen Lester

  3. Madelyn Yorgey

Male 13-15

  1. Dylan Ciardi

  2. Martin Ivancik

  3. Owen Stackpole

Female 13-15

  1. Carsyn Olinn

  2. Hailey Brennan

  3. Avery Wisniewski

Male 16-19

  1. Athan Figueroa

  2. Brant Tarsitano

  3. Evan Johnson

Female 16-19

  1. Peyton O’linn

  2. Emma Skinner

  3. Ansley Buday

Male 20-24

  1. Alex Mikhas

  2. Sean Gilliam

  3. Jack Livingston

Female 20-24

1st Overall Hannah Ielfield

  1. Cheyenne Hulsey

  2. Natalie Colpoys

  3. Genesis Epstein

Male 25-29

1st Overall 1118 Mark Shannon

  1. Mikey Garcia

  2. Ashton Garrett

  3. Cameron Skinner

Female 25-29

  1. Abigail Reinert

  2. Elizabeth Cronin

  3. Hannah Drosdick

Male 30-34

  1. Thomas Carroll

  2. Zack Pierola

  3. Simon Ep

Female 30-34

  1. Courtney Wisniewski

  2. Hailey Mckinley

  3. Jennifer Markovska

Male 35-39

  1. Sean Guldi

  2. Andrew Earle

  3. Travis Phipps

Female 35-39

  1. Kimberley Roberts

  2. Jen Ngetich

  3. Gina Domaoal

Male 40-44

  1. Joseph Cimino

  2. Rocky Giannetta

  3. Joey Arzuaga

Female 40-44

  1. Shannon Jones

  2. Stephanie Shields

  3. Brooke Tucker

Male 45-49

  1. Ron Quinn

  2. James Lowry

  3. Olin Lester

Female 45-49

  1. Jessie Magee

  2. Michelle Hulsey

  3. Stacey Bailey

Male 50-54

  1. Lewis Beilman

  2. Michael Livingston

  3. Robert Domaoal

Female 50-54

  1. Angela Hetzler

  2. Alexa Sampselle

  3. Ingrid Campos

Male 55-59

  1. Mickey Garrett

  2. David Colpoys

  3. Robert Montano

Female 55-59

  1. Sheila Sullivan

  2. Anonymous Runner

  3. Jennifer Wislocki

Male 60-64

  1. Bob Reynolds

  2. Jeff Vincent

  3. Anthony Cannizzaro

Female 60-64

  1. Lisa Cottrell

  2. Shawn Barbeiro

  3. Kristin Klebacha

Male 65-69

  1. Joseph Trubacz

  2. Hank Wysocki

  3. Craig Crowson

Female 65-69

  1. Karen Trayer

  2. Laura Foley

  3. Marsha Pacelli

Male 70-74

  1. John Dick

  2. Kevin Foley

  3. Chris Nola

Female 70-74

  1. Mary Synk

  2. Nancy Coye

  3. Linda Eckardt

Male 75-79

  1. John Hardos

  2. Walter Menegazzi

  3. Raymond Mackown

Female 75-79

  1. Randi Roernes

  2. Sherry Bolding

  3. Mary Yount

Male 80+

  1. Gary Bell

  2. Ben Whaley

  3. Tom McKinney

Female 80+

  1. Carol Lager

  2. Amy Beilman

  3. Grace McGovern

The Feet to Feast 5K wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of our amazing sponsors: Daytona State College, AdventHealth, State Farm, Craig Flagler Palms, Premier Chiropractic, and Chick-fil-A. Your support makes traditions like this possible and brings families together in fun, fitness, and community pride.

City of Palm Coast Parks & Rec Thanksgiving Day Staff. Photo: City of Palm Coast

Special thanks to our incredible Parks and Recreation team, who made this event a success, and the Public Works Department, Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, and Palm Coast Fire Department, who kept everyone safe along the route.

Official timing results can be found here: https://www.secondwindtiming.com/result-page/?id=373695#0_872E1E

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