The Holiday Victory Sub-4 Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

December 14, 2025 10:00AM - 2:00PM

COURSE DETAILS

The 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
Currently seeking USATF certification

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

POTENTIAL 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!

Course Map

Lap Pace Requirements:

Marathon Lap Pace Requirements:

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 11:45 PM (45 min in): Should complete at least 3 loops (4.65 miles)
By 12:30 PM (1.5 hours in): Should complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
By 1:15 PM (2.25 hours in): Should complete at least 9 loops (13.95 miles)
By 2:00 PM (3 hours in): Should complete at least 12 loops (18.6 miles)
By 2:30 PM (3.5 hours in): Should complete at least 15 loops (23.25 miles)
By 3:00 PM (4 hours): Must complete all 17 loops (26.35 miles)

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 12:00 PM (1 hour in): Should complete at least 2 loops (3.1 miles)
By 1:00 PM (2 hours in): Should complete at least 4 loops (6.2 miles)
By 2:00 PM (3 hours in): Should complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)
By 3:00 PM (4 hours): Must complete all 8.5 loops (13.175 miles)