Holiday Victory Lap: Featuring the Star of Texas Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 10:00AM CST
- Location Spicewood, Texas
- Price $16.90 - $64.60
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Holiday Victory Lap, taking place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at the picturesque Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Travis County! This exciting event features the Star of Texas Marathon, along with Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K distances, all designed to provide a festive atmosphere and stunning views of the lake.
Runners will have the chance to conquer a unique 1.55-mile loop course, perfect for strategizing your pace and aiming for a Boston Marathon qualifying time! With minimal elevation gain and a total course elevation of just 561 feet, this event is geared for speed and performance. Whether you're tackling the full marathon with 17 loops, the half marathon with 8.5 loops, or shorter distances of 10K (4 loops) or 5K (2 loops), every participant will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement. Join us for a day filled with holiday spirit, camaraderie, and the thrill of running—it's the perfect way to wrap up the year!
Runners will have the chance to conquer a unique 1.55-mile loop course, perfect for strategizing your pace and aiming for a Boston Marathon qualifying time! With minimal elevation gain and a total course elevation of just 561 feet, this event is geared for speed and performance. Whether you're tackling the full marathon with 17 loops, the half marathon with 8.5 loops, or shorter distances of 10K (4 loops) or 5K (2 loops), every participant will receive a commemorative medal to celebrate their achievement. Join us for a day filled with holiday spirit, camaraderie, and the thrill of running—it's the perfect way to wrap up the year!
Organiser's Description
HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP
A SUB-4 HOUR MARATHON CHALLENGE ON A PAVED COURSE WITH HALF-MARATHON, 10K & 5K OPTIONS
December 14th at 10:00 AM | Pace Bend Park
STAR OF TEXAS MARATHON
HALF MARATHON
10K
5K
A winter running celebration with stunning lake views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!
BQ ALERT
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)
stopwatch
PERFECT PACING OPPORTUNITY
Learn the course quickly and optimize your speed on every section
PERSONAL AID STATION
Set up your nutrition exactly how you want it and access it every 1.55 miles
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
Part of winter series
Advent Run to New Year Challenge and Winter Marathon Series
4-hour time limit
Course closes at 2:00 PM
PACE REQUIREMENTS
M
THE STAR OF TEXAS SUB-4 MARATHON CHALLENGE (17 LOOPS)
Maintain 9:09/mile pace or faster (14:12 per loop) to finish within cutoff
CHECKPOINT GUIDANCE:
* 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)
Personal Pacers Welcome
Personal pacers are welcome at our Star of Texas Marathon event! For a fee of $15, 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.
Our unique 1.55-mile loop format creates the perfect environment for pacing support, allowing pacers to join or exit at the start/finish area and access personal aid stations alongside their runner.
Pacers must register in advance, sign the event waiver, and follow all race rules including wearing their designated bib at all times. For Boston Qualifier hopefuls, rest assured that our pacer policy complies with BAA requirements. Whether you need support for the full marathon or just those challenging final miles, our pacer-friendly course design offers the ideal setting for achieving your race day goals.
H
HALF MARATHON (8.5 LOOPS)
Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster (28:15 per loop) to finish within cutoff
CHECKPOINT GUIDANCE:
* 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)
SPECIAL PROVISION: Marathon participants who complete at least 8.5 loops (half marathon distance) but don't finish the full marathon by the 2:00 PM cutoff will receive official half marathon recognition and their medal.
10K
5K
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.
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
A SUB-4 HOUR MARATHON CHALLENGE ON A PAVED COURSE WITH HALF-MARATHON, 10K & 5K OPTIONS
December 14th at 10:00 AM | Pace Bend Park
STAR OF TEXAS MARATHON
HALF MARATHON
10K
5K
A winter running celebration with stunning lake views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!
BQ ALERT
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)
stopwatch
PERFECT PACING OPPORTUNITY
Learn the course quickly and optimize your speed on every section
PERSONAL AID STATION
Set up your nutrition exactly how you want it and access it every 1.55 miles
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
Part of winter series
Advent Run to New Year Challenge and Winter Marathon Series
4-hour time limit
Course closes at 2:00 PM
PACE REQUIREMENTS
M
THE STAR OF TEXAS SUB-4 MARATHON CHALLENGE (17 LOOPS)
Maintain 9:09/mile pace or faster (14:12 per loop) to finish within cutoff
CHECKPOINT GUIDANCE:
* 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)
Personal Pacers Welcome
Personal pacers are welcome at our Star of Texas Marathon event! For a fee of $15, 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.
Our unique 1.55-mile loop format creates the perfect environment for pacing support, allowing pacers to join or exit at the start/finish area and access personal aid stations alongside their runner.
Pacers must register in advance, sign the event waiver, and follow all race rules including wearing their designated bib at all times. For Boston Qualifier hopefuls, rest assured that our pacer policy complies with BAA requirements. Whether you need support for the full marathon or just those challenging final miles, our pacer-friendly course design offers the ideal setting for achieving your race day goals.
H
HALF MARATHON (8.5 LOOPS)
Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster (28:15 per loop) to finish within cutoff
CHECKPOINT GUIDANCE:
* 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)
SPECIAL PROVISION: Marathon participants who complete at least 8.5 loops (half marathon distance) but don't finish the full marathon by the 2:00 PM cutoff will receive official half marathon recognition and their medal.
10K
5K
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.
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
Races
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The Star of Texas Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$64.60
A sub-4 hour Texas challenge -
Holiday Victory Half Marathon
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$48.70
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Holiday Victory 10k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$32.80
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Holiday Victory 5K
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$22.20
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Pacer Registration (Marathon Only)
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (10:00AM CST)
$16.90
CLOSEDThe $15 pacer fee includes: Park entry fee (required by Pace Bend Park) Event insurance coverage Administrative processing Official PACER bib Personal Pacer Policy Registration & Payment Personal pacers must register in advance through the race registration system $15 fee per pacer, payable during registration All pacers must sign the same liability waiver as participants Each registered runner allowed one pacer on the course at any time Pacer Rules Pacers may join their runner at any point after the first loop Pacers can rotate (different people can pace different loops) if each is registered and paid Pacers must wear the official PACER bib at all times on course Pacers must not physically assist their runner (no pushing/pulling) Pacers must not block other participants or interfere with the race Pacers may carry nutrition/hydration for their runner Loop Format Advantages The 1.55-mile loop format is ideal for personal pacers as they can: Join/exit at the start/finish area without disrupting the course Access the personal aid station area with the runner Provide consistent feedback as runners learn the course Boston Qualifier Considerations For Boston Qualifier attempts, personal pacers are allowed under BAA rules Documentation of pacer participation will be maintained for verification if needed.
Holiday Victory Lap: Featuring the Star of Texas Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
