Holiday Victory Lap: Featuring the Star of Texas Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

🎉 HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP

🏃‍♂️ Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K options

December 14th at 9:00 AM | Pace Bend Park

🏅 RACE OPTIONS

• Star of Texas 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)

✨ RACE DESCRIPTION

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 paved 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.

• Star of Texas Marathon: 17 loops (26.35 miles)
• Holiday Victory Half Marathon: 8.5 loops (13.175 miles)
• Holiday Victory 10K: 4 loops (6.2 miles)
• Holiday Victory 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

Star of Texas Marathon Challenge (17 loops)

Checkpoint Guidance for those aiming for a sub-4 goal:

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

🚀 READY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY VICTORY?

Join us at Pace Bend Park on December 14th for a unique loop course experience with Boston Qualifier potential!

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