Holiday Victory Lap and Star of Texas 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K

HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP 50 Miler, 50K Boston Qualifying Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K December 13th at 9:30 AM | Pace Bend Park 50M, 50K, 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. 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 ⏱ 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. 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!