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Holiday Victory Lap | Boston Qualifier 26.2M 13.1M, 10K & 5K
December 14, 2025 9:00AM - 3:00PM
COURSE DETAILS
This paved course features a gentle 50 ft descent in the first mile, followed by a 56 ft climb in the remaining 0.55 miles. This balanced profile prevents the quad fatigue of excessive downhill courses while providing enough variety to engage different muscle groups.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
- Strategic Loop Design - 1.55 miles per loop (17 loops for full marathon, 8.5 for half)
- 100% Paved Surface - Smooth, consistent running conditions
- Minimal Elevation - Only 33 ft of gain per loop
- 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 1.55 miles
- USATF certification pending - course specifically designed with Boston qualification in mind!
EVENT FEATURES
- Professional chip timing
- Frequent split times (every 1.55 miles)
- Spectator-friendly format - your supporters can cheer you on multiple times without moving
- Finisher recognition
- Part of the Advent Run to New Year Challenge
BOSTON QUALIFICATION ADVANTAGE
Unlike traditional marathons where you're constantly facing new terrain, our loop course 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 BQ time!
Lap Pace Recommendations:
The Star of Texas Marathon Lap Pace Requirements (for those targeting a sub-4 hour finish):
For the marathon (26.2 miles) completed in 4 hours or less (17 loops of 1.55 miles)
- Runners must maintain approximately a 9:09/mile pace or faster
- This equates to completing each 1.55-mile loop in about 14:12 or less
Recommended Lap Checkpoints:
- By 9:45 PM (45 min in): Should complete at least 3 loops (4.65 miles)
- By 10:30 AM (1.5 hours in): Should complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
- By 11:15 AM (2.25 hours in): Should complete at least 9 loops (13.95 miles)
- By 12:00 PM (3 hours in): Should complete at least 12 loops (18.6 miles)
- By 12:30 PM (3.5 hours in): Should complete at least 15 loops (23.25 miles)
- By 1:00 PM (4 hours): Must complete all 17 loops (26.35 miles)
Holiday Victory Half Marathon Lap Pace Requirements:
- Total distance: 13.175 miles (8.5 loops × 1.55 miles)
- To finish in 4 hours: Must maintain approximately 18:13/mile pace or faster
- This equates to completing each 1.55-mile loop in about 28:15 or less
Recommended Lap Checkpoints for Half Marathon:
- By 10:00 AM (1 hour in): Should complete at least 2 loops (3.1 miles)
- By 11:00 AM (2 hours in): Should complete at least 4 loops (6.2 miles)
- By 12:00 PM (3 hours in): Should complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
- By 1:00 PM (4 hours): Must complete all 8.5 loops (13.175 miles)