Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap - 52M, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K

🏃‍♂️ HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP Ultra

🏅 BOSTON QUALIFYING MARATHON

🎉 HALF-MARATHON, 10K & 5K

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

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

🏆 BOSTON QUALIFIER ALERT!

This is a USATF-certified marathon course: Certification code: TX25015LAB. Course specifically designed with Boston qualification in mind! Our 1.64-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 approximately 561 ft of total elevation gain, this course is designed for speed!

The marathon is currently under consideration to host the USATF Masters Marathon Championships. Final designation pending USATF approval.

📍 COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

• Strategic Loop Design: 1.64 miles per loop (16 loops for full marathon, 8 for half)
• 100% Paved Surface: Smooth, consistent running conditions for optimal performance
• Minimal Elevation: About 33 ft of gain per loop
• Perfect Pacing Opportunity: Learn the course quickly and optimize your speed on every section

🗺️ COURSE DETAILS

The paved course features moderate climbs and gentle descents. This balanced profile prevents the quad fatigue of excessive downhill courses while providing enough variety to engage different muscle groups.

🇺🇸 BOSTON QUALIFICATION ADVANTAGE

Our unique loop course format offers strategic benefits for Boston hopefuls! The marathon course is USATF-certified (certification code: TX25015LAB) and a Boston Marathon qualifier — carefully designed to help runners achieve qualifying times. The 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 about 561 ft of total elevation gain, this course creates ideal conditions for your Boston Marathon qualification attempt.

📝 EVENT FEATURES

• Professional chip timing: Accurate splits and finish times for all participants
• Frequent split times: Track your progress every lap 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 Star of Texas Marathon Challenge

Personal Pacers Welcome - Personal pacers are welcome at our Star of Texas Marathon event! For a nominal fee, pacers will receive park entry, insurance coverage, and an official PACER bib. Each registered runner may have only one pacer on course at any time, and pacers may join their runner after the first loop.

🎄 READY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY VICTORY?

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