A half marathon through starlight

Over 600 runners participated in the Starlight half marathon and 5K, which led through the Fantasy Lights in Central Park on Saturday, Dec. 19.

By Anastasia Pagello
| 1:24 p.m. December 20, 2015

Melanie Provencher and Lizzie Campanella are all decked-out in holiday gear for the Starlight 5K in Town Center on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Over 600 runners completed the half marathon or the 5K fun run in Palm Coast's Town Center on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Left to Right: Kelley Warner, Anna Williams, Renee Pawlish, Tabitha Mayers and Autumn Ziegler.

Santa Claus was spotted dashing by for the Starlight 5K fun run.

Alex Stewart and Michelle Wilson

The Starlight 5K was Megan Hecht's fifth foot race since Thanksgiving.

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Runners dressed as Santa, reindeer, and in some cases, Star Wars characters, gathered at Palm Coast’s Central Park in Town Center for the 4th-annual Starlight Half Marathon and 5k. The nighttime run took participants around the Fantasy Lights display and through Town Center. The runners were advised to wear headlamps for the 13.1 mile trek.

Once the runners reached the finish line they enjoyed an evening of music, s’mores and beer.

Margaret McGovern, of Ormond Beach, has completed over ten fun runs with her daughters Margaret-Ann McGovern and Doreen Spooner.

“I am excited to provide this fun community event, which promotes healthy living and supports local charities,” Founder and Event Coordinator of the Starlight Half Marathon and 5K Carrie Meng said. “This year has been the best turn out so far.”

Proceeds of the event went to support Flagler County Sheriff’s PAL and the Matanzas High School Football Booster Club.