Holiday Victory Lap and Star of Texas

DEC
13
2026
A multi-distance event featuring a unique 1.64-mile looped course at Pace Bend Park. The marathon is a USATF-certified Boston qualifier. Runners of all distances share the same paved loop, with accessible aid stations and detailed pacing guidance.
Sun 13 Dec 2026
50 miles 50 kilometers 26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event Details

The Holiday Victory Lap and Star of Texas is a multi-distance running event. It takes place in Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas. The event is part of a winter series.

Distances Offered

The event offers the following distances:

  • 50 Mile Ultramarathon
  • 50K Ultramarathon
  • Marathon (The Star of Texas Marathon)
  • Half Marathon (Holiday Victory Half Marathon)
  • 10K (Holiday Victory 10K)
  • 5K (Holiday Victory 5K)

Course Information

The race features a looped course. All events share the same 1.64-mile paved loop. The course includes moderate climbs and gentle descents. Runners complete a set number of loops for each distance: the full marathon requires 16 loops, the half marathon requires 8 loops, the 10K requires 4 loops, and the 5K requires 2 loops. The marathon course is a USATF-certified Boston Marathon qualifier (certification code TX25015LAB).

Event Features

A personal aid station is accessible every 1.64 miles. The event offers professional chip timing and frequent split times. There is a spectator-friendly format. All finishers receive a medal and a challenge coin. There is a pacer registration option available for the marathon and ultra distances. The event provides detailed pacing checkpoints for marathoners aiming for a sub-4 hour finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 mi
50 Mile Ultramarathon
50 km
50k
26 mi
The Star of Texas Marathon
13 mi
Holiday Victory Half Marathon
10 km
Holiday Victory 10k
5 km
Holiday Victory 5k
Pacer Registration (marathon and Ultra Only)