2025 Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap
The 2025 Race Austin: Holiday Victory Lap takes place on December 14, 2025, at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas, near Lake Travis. Expect mild winter weather with daytime highs around 62°F (17°C), overnight lows near 42°F (6°C), partly cloudy skies, and light winds of 5-10 mph from the south. Participants can expect a range of distances from 5K to a 50-miler on a USATF-certified paved loop course with minimal elevation, personal aid stations each lap, finisher medals and challenge coins, and special events including a Boston-qualifying marathon and the USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship.
What is the event date and location?
The event occurs on December 14, 2025, at Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas, near Lake Travis. The USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship is held at Kate’s & Johnson Coves within Pace Bend Park, with event headquarters at the Highland Lakes Conference Center, which offers lodging, packet pickup, and ADA accessibility.
What distances are available for this event?
- →50-Miler Ultra
- →50K Ultra
- →Star of Texas Marathon (Boston Qualifier)
- →Half Marathon (including USATF Masters Championship)
- →10K race
- →5K race
What are the registration prices?
- →Marathon: $129.99 (price increases after December 5)
- →50K: $139.99 (price increases after December 5)
- →Half Marathon: $109.99 (price increases after December 5)
- →10K: $69.99
- →5K: $49.99
- →Pacer registration: $39.99
- →USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship: $89.99 early bird, increasing to $119.99 late
Is the marathon a Boston Qualifier?
Yes, the Star of Texas Marathon is a USATF-certified Boston Qualifier (certification TX25015LAB).
What is the course format?
The course follows a 1.64-mile paved loop format, with 16 loops for the marathon and 8 loops for the half marathon. It features minimal elevation for consistent pacing, personal aid stations every loop, and a spectator-friendly design allowing supporters to cheer multiple times per lap.
What do finishers receive?
All finishers receive a challenge coin and a medal.
What are the details for the USATF Masters Half Marathon Championship?
The championship starts at 9:00 AM on December 14, 2025. It offers a $7,000 prize purse distributed across overall winners, age divisions (40+), and team categories.
What facilities are available at the event headquarters?
The Highland Lakes Conference Center serves as headquarters, providing lodging options, packet pickup, and ADA-accessible features.