Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap - 50-Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
From Fit Foundation
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Spicewood, Texas
- Price $43.39 - $138.79
- Races 7 races
- Distances Marathon, Ultra, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap on Sunday, December 14, 2025! Organised by the Fit Foundation, this exciting event takes place at the picturesque Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Travis County, offering a stunning backdrop for a variety of race distances. Runners can choose from a challenging 50-Mile or 50K ultra, a Boston qualifying marathon, half-marathon, 10K, and a family-friendly 5K.
This unique loop course, designed with strategic pacing in mind, allows participants to master the route while enjoying smooth, paved surfaces and breathtaking lake views. As a USATF-certified marathon course (Certification Code: TX25015LAB), it's the perfect opportunity for Boston Marathon hopefuls to achieve their qualifying times. With professional chip timing, personal aid stations, and finisher medals for all, the Holiday Victory Lap promises to be a festive and memorable celebration of winter running. Don't miss out on the chance to join this incredible event – register now and prepare to achieve your holiday running goals!
This unique loop course, designed with strategic pacing in mind, allows participants to master the route while enjoying smooth, paved surfaces and breathtaking lake views. As a USATF-certified marathon course (Certification Code: TX25015LAB), it's the perfect opportunity for Boston Marathon hopefuls to achieve their qualifying times. With professional chip timing, personal aid stations, and finisher medals for all, the Holiday Victory Lap promises to be a festive and memorable celebration of winter running. Don't miss out on the chance to join this incredible event – register now and prepare to achieve your holiday running goals!
Organiser's Description
HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP ULTRA (50M, 50K)
BOSTON QUALIFYING MARATHON,
HALF-MARATHON, 10K & 5K
USATF MASTER'S HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS [https://www.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-master-s-half-marathon-championships]
December 14th at 8:00 AM | Pace Bend Park
50M, 50K, MARATHON
HALF MARATHON | USATF MASTER'S HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
10K
5K
A winter running celebration with stunning lake views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!
BQ ALERT
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.
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
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 1.64 miles
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.
USATF MASTER'S HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS- REGISTER _HERE [https://usatf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/159269/home]_
HOLIDAY VICTORY ULTRA (50M & 50K), STAR OF TEXAS MARATHON 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.
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
Part of winter series
Advent Run to New Year Challenge and Winter Marathon Series
PACE REQUIREMENTS
M
THE STAR OF TEXAS MARATHON CHALLENGE
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 loops (26.2 miles)
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.
Our unique 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 LOOPS)
Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster (28:15 per loop) to finish before the cutoff
CHECKPOINT GUIDANCE:
* 10:00 AM: Complete at least 2 loops (3.1 miles)
* 11:00 AM: Complete at least 4 loops (6.2 miles)
* 12:00 PM: Complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
* 1:00 PM: Complete all loops (13.175 miles)
SPECIAL PROVISION: Marathon participants who complete at least 8 loops (half marathon distance) but don't finish the full marathon by the 3:00 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
BOSTON QUALIFYING MARATHON,
HALF-MARATHON, 10K & 5K
USATF MASTER'S HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS [https://www.usatf.org/events/2025/2025-usatf-master-s-half-marathon-championships]
December 14th at 8:00 AM | Pace Bend Park
50M, 50K, MARATHON
HALF MARATHON | USATF MASTER'S HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS
10K
5K
A winter running celebration with stunning lake views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!
BQ ALERT
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.
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
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 1.64 miles
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.
USATF MASTER'S HALF MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIPS- REGISTER _HERE [https://usatf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/159269/home]_
HOLIDAY VICTORY ULTRA (50M & 50K), STAR OF TEXAS MARATHON 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.
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
Part of winter series
Advent Run to New Year Challenge and Winter Marathon Series
PACE REQUIREMENTS
M
THE STAR OF TEXAS MARATHON CHALLENGE
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 loops (26.2 miles)
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.
Our unique 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 LOOPS)
Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster (28:15 per loop) to finish before the cutoff
CHECKPOINT GUIDANCE:
* 10:00 AM: Complete at least 2 loops (3.1 miles)
* 11:00 AM: Complete at least 4 loops (6.2 miles)
* 12:00 PM: Complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
* 1:00 PM: Complete all loops (13.175 miles)
SPECIAL PROVISION: Marathon participants who complete at least 8 loops (half marathon distance) but don't finish the full marathon by the 3:00 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
-
The Star of Texas Marathon
Incl. $7.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$117.59
-
50-Miler Ultra
Incl. $8.80 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$138.79
-
50k
Incl. $8.20 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$128.19
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Holiday Victory Half Marathon (Non-USATF Masters Competitors)
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$96.39
This registration link is for non-USATF Masters competitors participating in the general half marathon. If you are competing in the USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship, please register through the official USATF portal: backhand index pointing right https://usatf.sport80.com/public/wizard/e/159269/home -
Holiday Victory 10k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (12:00PM CST)
$64.59
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Holiday Victory 5K
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (12:00PM CST)
$43.39
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Pacer Registration (Marathon and Ultra Only)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$43.39
The 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.
Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap - 50-Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
