Holiday Victory Lap and Star of Texas
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Holiday Victory Lap and Star of Texas
The event at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas offers multiple loop-format races on a certified paved course. Distances and formats include:
- 50 Mile ultramarathon
- 50K ultramarathon distance
- Marathon (USATF certified, code TX25015LAB)
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- The Speedyard timed elimination event
The course uses a 1.64 mile loop that is 100% paved with moderate climbs and gentle descents. The loop format repeats the same sections many times, allowing runners to learn the course, access a personal aid station at the start/finish, and receive frequent split times. Chip timing and lap splits are provided. The marathon course is presented as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
The Speedyard is a shrinking-clock elimination race run on the same loop. Each round comprises two loops; finishing each round inside the open window advances a runner. The clock requirement tightens as rounds progress; clearing seven rounds earns a final loop where the fastest single loop time determines the winner. The format can include up to 15 loops (24.6 miles) and the field is capped. Personal pacers are not permitted in the Speedyard; crew and gear are allowed in the designated corral area. Milestone recognition is given at certain round distances.
For the marathon and ultra distances personal pacers are permitted with prior registration and must follow event pacer rules, wear official pacer identification, and not provide physical assistance. The event includes finisher recognition and counts toward the Rio Colorado 250 winter series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
