Pace Bend Park, Spicewood TX
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
🏃♂️ Race Overview
Join us for the Holiday Victory Lap - a winter running celebration with stunning lake views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!
Date: December 14th at 8:00 AM
Location: Pace Bend Park, Spicewood, TX
Events: 50M, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
URL: Register here
🎯 BQ 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.
🌟 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: Balanced profile prevents quad fatigue while engaging different muscle groups
- 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 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 has important checkpoints for runners aiming for specific finish times. Make sure to meet the requirements to successfully complete the race.
🚀 Ready for Your Holiday Victory?
Join us at Pace Bend Park on December 14th for a unique loop course experience with Boston Qualifier potential!
REGISTER NOW!
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