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 Free - $117.59
- Races 8 races
- Distances Marathon, Ultra, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap, an exhilarating running event organized by the Fit Foundation! Taking place on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, at the stunning Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Travis, this event offers a variety of race distances to suit all levels of runners. Participants can choose from a thrilling 50-Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, or 5K, each designed to provide an unforgettable experience while soaking in breathtaking lake views.
The Holiday Victory Lap is not just a fun run; it features a USATF-certified marathon course, making it a fantastic opportunity for those aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon. With a strategic loop format that allows runners to master the course with each lap, you’ll have the chance to optimize your pacing and push for that coveted BQ time! Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, this event promises a festive atmosphere, personal aid stations, and supportive spectators. Don’t miss out on this winter running celebration—register now and gear up for your Holiday Victory!
The Holiday Victory Lap is not just a fun run; it features a USATF-certified marathon course, making it a fantastic opportunity for those aiming to qualify for the Boston Marathon. With a strategic loop format that allows runners to master the course with each lap, you’ll have the chance to optimize your pacing and push for that coveted BQ time! Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time participant, this event promises a festive atmosphere, personal aid stations, and supportive spectators. Don’t miss out on this winter running celebration—register now and gear up for your Holiday Victory!
Organiser's Description
HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP ULTRA (50M, 50K)
BOSTON QUALIFYING MARATHON,
HALF-MARATHON, 10K & 5K
December 14th at 9:00 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!
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
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 a 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.
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.
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
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
December 14th at 9:00 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!
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
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 a 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.
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.
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
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
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The Star of Texas Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$96.39
This race is currently under consideration to host the USATF Masters Marathon Championships. Final designation pending USATF approval. -
50-Miler Ultra
Incl. $7.60 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$117.59
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50k
Incl. $6.94 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$105.94
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Holiday Victory Half Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (9:00AM CST)
$75.19
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Holiday Victory 10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (11:00AM CST)
$53.99
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Holiday Victory 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (11:00AM CST)
$32.79
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Pacer Registration (Marathon and Ultra Only)
Incl. $3.40 Fee
Sun 14th December 2025 (11:00AM 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. -
Volunteer Runner Program
Incl. T-Shirt
Sun 14th December 2025 (11:00AM CST)
Free
Volunteer Runner Program - Holiday Victory Lap Your Perfect Holiday Running Celebration! Choose Your Victory: Volunteer & Run 5K or 10K - Free Entry Up to $49.99! Join our exclusive Volunteer Runner Program for Austin's premier holiday running celebration! Support runners chasing Boston Qualifiers and personal victories, then enjoy your own holiday achievement on our USATF-certified course at scenic Pace Bend Park. What You Get: -Race shirt -FREE race entry - Choose 5K ($29.99 value) or 10K ($49.99 value) -Challenge coin and medal for your chosen distance The Experience: -Option 1: Volunteer Early -> Race at 11:00 AM Support early starters (8:00 AM ultra/marathon runners and 9:00 AM half marathoners), then enjoy your own 5K or 10K race at 11:00 AM with fresh legs and complete course knowledge. -Option 2: Race First -> Volunteer After Complete your holiday victory lap first, then celebrate by supporting other runners through their finish. Great for giving back after achieving your own goals. Race Options (11:00 AM Start): -5K: 2 loops around the scenic course - $29.99 value -10K: 4 loops with strategic pacing opportunities - $49.99 value Volunteer Opportunities: Day before: Packet pickup Early morning: Parking, check in, traffic control, support ultra and marathon starters Mid-morning: Registration, course marshaling for all distances Throughout day: Aid station support, finish line celebration, timing assistance Limited spots available - this holiday celebration offers excellent value and flexibility for 5K and 10K runners! Note: Volunteer runners must complete their volunteer commitment to receive race entry. Flexible scheduling allows same-day volunteering and racing at different times.
Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap - 50-Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K
