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

🏃‍♂️ RACE DETAILS

Join us for the Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap on December 14th at 9:00 AM at Pace Bend Park, Spicewood, TX. This event features a range of distances including:

• Events: 50-Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
• Location: Pace Bend Park
• Date: December 14, 2025
• More Info: Visit here

🎖️ 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!

🌟 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. Distances include:

• Star of Texas Marathon
• Holiday Victory Ultra (50M & 50K) and Half Marathon
• Holiday Victory 10K
• Holiday Victory 5K

🥇 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.

🏆 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

Detailed pacing information for various events is as follows:

• Star of Texas Marathon Challenge: Ensure you meet specified checkpoints to complete the marathon.
• Half Marathon: Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster.
• 10K & 5K Distances: Completion based on loop requirements.

🎉 READY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY VICTORY?

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