Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap 50-Miler
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Event overview
Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap is a multi-distance running event held at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, TX on December 13-14, 2025, with the main race day on December 14. The weekend includes a variety of events and championship competition, including the USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship. The event offers the following distances:
- 50 miles
- 50K
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 10K
- 5K
The Star of Texas Marathon is USATF-certified (certification code TX25015LAB) and listed as a Boston Marathon qualifier. The USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship is USATF sanctioned, features age group awards for 40+, and lists a total prize purse of $7,000 with specified payouts for overall and age-division places.
Course, format and logistics
The event uses a loop format on a paved Lake Travis loop. Each loop is 1.64 miles: marathon runners complete 16 loops, half marathon runners complete 8 loops, 10K runners complete 4 loops, and 5K runners complete 2 loops. The course description notes paved surface, moderate climbs and gentle descents, and a personal aid station option available every loop. Professional chip timing and frequent split times are provided. Packet pickup and championship headquarters are at the Highland Lakes Conference Center, and the start/finish area is at Kate's and Johnson's Coves within Pace Bend Park. Pacers are permitted for marathon and ultra events under event rules and must register in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.