A warm breeze and glowing skies set the scene for this year’s Twilight 5K, where 398 runners gathered at Cass Park for a fast, flat evening race along the shores of Cayuga Lake. Families were out in force, and youth empowerment programs Girls on the Run and GirlStrong had strong showings at the start line—adding extra energy to an already festive night. Check out the fabulous race photos from Steve Gallow and the full results.
Race Results Highlights
On the men’s side, Alexander Simpson (22) clocked the fastest time of the evening in 15:56, followed by Patrick Milano (35) in 16:30, and Lucas Betzoldt (24) close behind in 16:34.
For the women, Sarah Woodyear (27) led the way in 18:55, followed by 12-year-old Cora Hayes in an impressive 19:43, and Melissa Muñoz (40) of Brooklyn in 19:54.
In the masters division (40–49), Alejandro Bernard claimed the men’s title in 18:06, while Melissa Muñoz doubled up with the top masters women’s finish. For the veterans (50+), Peng Chen led the men in 20:41, and Kim Jackson topped the women’s field in 24:04.
After the race, runners enjoyed a celebratory pizza party under the setting sun. A big thank you to everyone who brought the energy—and the appetite!
Photos
Check out the community photo album on Yogile to view and upload photos:
https://www.yogile.com/twilight-5k-2025#11m
Thank You, Volunteers
This race wouldn’t be possible without the incredible efforts of our volunteers.
Liz Hartman returned as Volunteer Coordinator. Gill Haines-Sharp pulled quadruple duty as Assistant Race Director, Course Marker, Head Course Marshal, and Lead Bike, and Gary McCheyne managed the gear van as Equipment Manager. Race Day Setup was handled smoothly by Adam Engst, John Hummel, Paula Kilts, and Laura Taylor. Tonya Engst led the efficient check-in crew of Rebecca Lambert, Caitlin Loehr, and Shanthi Mariappan. Lauren Milano headed up a stellar food prep crew, with help from Gretchen Gilbert and Caitlin Loehr. Steve Gallo returned as our official race photographer, capturing the spirit of the evening. Course Marshals included Matthew Clark, Amy Dawson, James Dean, Marie Donnelly, Makoto Endo, Margaret Frank, Ian Golden, Jamie Loehr, Aaron Proujansky, Anne Shakespeare, Michael Smith, Ruth Sproul, and Robert Swizdor. Water Station volunteers were Melanie Smee, Melissa Wallace, Lucia Chen, and Joe Nolan. Jordan Gottlieb and Jacqueline Treml managed award distribution, and Bob Talda kept energy high as Finish Line Hype Volunteer. Thanks to Makoto Endo, Adam Engst, and Ian Golden for staying late to help with cleanup.
Congratulations to all who raced, and thank you for being part of such a fun and welcoming community event.
We hope to see you again next year!
—Kris Haines-Sharp (Race Director)