Holiday Victory Sub-4 Marathon Challenge, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K

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Pace Bend Park, Spicewood TX

Sunday, December 14th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ HOLIDAY VICTORY SUB-4 MARATHON CHALLENGE

December 14th at 10:00 AM | Pace Bend Park

🏆 EVENT OPTIONS

Marathon: 26.35 miles
Half Marathon: 13.175 miles
10K: 6.2 miles
5K: 3.1 miles

A winter running celebration with stunning lake views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!

🎖️ BOSTON QUALIFIER ALERT!

We are in the process of seeking USATF certification for the course which would offer a unique advantage for Boston hopefuls! Our 1.55-mile loop format allows runners to master the course with each lap, creating the perfect opportunity to strategically pace your way to a BQ time. With only 561 ft of total elevation gain, this course is designed for speed!

🏞️ COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Loop Design: 1.55 miles per loop (17 loops for full marathon, 8.5 for half)
100% Paved Surface: Smooth, consistent running conditions for optimal performance
Minimal Elevation: Only 33 ft of gain per loop (561 ft total for marathon)
Perfect Pacing Opportunity: Learn the course quickly and optimize your speed on every section

📋 COURSE DETAILS

The course features a gentle 50 ft descent in the first mile, followed by a 56 ft climb in the remaining 0.55 miles. This balanced profile prevents the quad fatigue of excessive downhill courses while providing enough variety to engage different muscle groups.

Marathon: 17 loops (26.35 miles)
Half Marathon: 8.5 loops (13.175 miles)
10K: 4 loops (6.2 miles)
5K: 2 loops (3.1 miles)

🎯 POTENTIAL BOSTON QUALIFICATION ADVANTAGE

Our unique loop course format offers strategic benefits for Boston hopefuls! As we work toward USATF certification, we've designed this course with qualification in mind. The 1.55-mile loop format lets you become intimately familiar with every turn and elevation change. By your third lap, you'll know exactly where to push and where to conserve energy - a strategic advantage for hitting your BQ time! With only 561 ft of total elevation gain, this course creates ideal conditions for your qualification attempt once certification is complete.

🎉 EVENT FEATURES

Professional chip timing: Accurate splits and finish times for all participants
Frequent split times: Track your progress every 1.55 miles to perfect your pacing
Spectator-friendly format: Your supporters can cheer you on multiple times without moving
Finisher recognition: Challenge coin and medal for all finishers

⏱️ PACE REQUIREMENTS

The Sub-4 Marathon Challenge (17 loops)

Maintain 9:09/mile pace or faster (14:12 per loop) to finish within cutoff

10:45 AM: Complete at least 3 loops (4.65 miles)
11:30 AM: Complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
12:15 PM: Complete at least 9 loops (13.95 miles)
1:00 PM: Complete at least 12 loops (18.6 miles)
1:30 PM: Complete at least 15 loops (23.25 miles)
2:00 PM: Complete all 17 loops (26.35 miles)

Half Marathon (8.5 loops)

Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster (28:15 per loop) to finish within cutoff

11:00 AM: Complete at least 2 loops (3.1 miles)
12:00 PM: Complete at least 4 loops (6.2 miles)
1:00 PM: Complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
2:00 PM: Complete all 8.5 loops (13.175 miles)

10K & 5K Distances

10K participants will complete four full loops of our scenic course, while 5K runners will conquer two loops - all finishers earn a commemorative medal.