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The Star of Texas Marathon

A sub-4 hour Texas challenge
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
3:00pm CST
Price:
$70 $60.00 Race Fee + $4.60 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $70.00 after April 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Holiday Victory Half Marathon

Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
3:00pm CST
Price:
$55 $45.00 Race Fee + $3.70 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $55.00 after April 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Holiday Victory 10k

Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
3:00pm CST
Price:
$35 $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $35.00 after April 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Holiday Victory 5K

Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
3:00pm CST
Price:
$25 $20.00 Race Fee + $2.20 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Price increases to $25.00 after April 30, 2025 at 11:59pm CDT

Pacer Registration (Marathon Only)

The $15 pacer fee includes:

Park entry fee (required by Pace Bend Park)
Event insurance coverage
Administrative processing
Official PACER bib

Personal Pacer Policy
Registration & Payment

Personal pacers must register in advance through the race registration system
$15 fee per pacer, payable during registration
All pacers must sign the same liability waiver as participants
Each registered runner allowed one pacer on the course at any time

Pacer Rules

Pacers may join their runner at any point after the first loop
Pacers can rotate (different people can pace different loops) if each is registered and paid
Pacers must wear the official PACER bib at all times on course
Pacers must not physically assist their runner (no pushing/pulling)
Pacers must not block other participants or interfere with the race
Pacers may carry nutrition/hydration for their runner

Loop Format Advantages

The 1.55-mile loop format is ideal for personal pacers as they can:

Join/exit at the start/finish area without disrupting the course
Access the personal aid station area with the runner
Provide consistent feedback as runners learn the course



Boston Qualifier Considerations

For Boston Qualifier attempts, personal pacers are allowed under BAA rules
Documentation of pacer participation will be maintained for verification if needed.
Start Time:
9:00am CST
End Time:
3:00pm CST
Price:
$15.00 Race Fee + $1.90 SignUp Fee
Registration:
Registration ends December 13, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Begin As You Mean To Go Further Bundle

10% Discount Per Event

Includes 3 of the following races.

Austin's Backyard Marathon
Leander, TX 78645 US 05/24/2025 - 05/25/2025
  • Austin's Backyard Marathon — May 24, 2025 at 7:00am CDT to May 25, 2025 at 7:00am CDT
Austin Solstice Circuit: Marathon, 52M Relay & Solo, 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K
Spicewood, TX 78669 US 07/12/2025 - 07/13/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • 52.7 Mile Relay — Jul 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CDT to Jul 13, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
  • 50K Run — Jul 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CDT to Jul 13, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
  • Marathon — Jul 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CDT to Jul 13, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
  • 25K Run — Jul 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CDT to Jul 13, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
  • 52.7 Mile Solo — Jul 12, 2025 at 7:00pm CDT to Jul 13, 2025 at 12:00pm CDT
Colorado River Run Marathon, Ultra and Taco Trot
Lago Vista, TX 78645 US 11/28/2025 - 11/29/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • Marathon — Nov 29, 2025 at 8:30am CST to 5:00pm CST
  • 1/2 Marathon — Nov 29, 2025 at 8:30am CST to 5:00pm CST
  • 50 Mile Run — Nov 28, 2025 at 6:30am CST to Nov 29, 2025 at 6:30pm CST
  • 100 Mile Run — Nov 28, 2025 at 6:30am CST to Nov 29, 2025 at 6:30pm CST
Donut Dash 5K | 10K| 4M | 8M | 16M
Lago Vista, TX 78645 US 11/01/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • 4M — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 8M — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 16M — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 4M/8M/16M Ruck — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
Holiday Victory Lap: Featuring the Star of Texas Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Spicewood, TX 78669 US 12/14/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • The Star of Texas Marathon — Dec 14, 2025 at 9:00am CST to 3:00pm CST
  • Holiday Victory Half Marathon — Dec 14, 2025 at 9:00am CST to 3:00pm CST
Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge with Ruck options- 50K | 25K | 1/2 Marathon | Last Runner Standing | 5K Run/Walk | Kids 1K
Lago Vista, TX 78645 US 01/01/2026
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • 50K Ultramarathon — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles) — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Ruck Division — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • Last Runner Standing Ultra — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST

Winter Marathon Series

15% Discount Per Event

Includes 3 of the following races.

Donut Dash 5K | 10K| 4M | 8M | 16M
Lago Vista, TX 78645 US 11/01/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • 10K — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 4M — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 8M — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 16M — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 4M/8M/16M Ruck — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
  • 5K/10K Ruck — Nov 1, 2025 at 8:30am CDT to 5:00pm CDT
Colorado River Run Marathon, Ultra and Taco Trot
Lago Vista, TX 78645 US 11/28/2025 - 11/29/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • Marathon — Nov 29, 2025 at 8:30am CST to 5:00pm CST
  • 1/2 Marathon — Nov 29, 2025 at 8:30am CST to 5:00pm CST
  • 50 Mile Run — Nov 28, 2025 at 6:30am CST to Nov 29, 2025 at 6:30pm CST
  • 100 Mile Run — Nov 28, 2025 at 6:30am CST to Nov 29, 2025 at 6:30pm CST
Holiday Victory Lap: Featuring the Star of Texas Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
Spicewood, TX 78669 US 12/14/2025
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • The Star of Texas Marathon — Dec 14, 2025 at 9:00am CST to 3:00pm CST
  • Holiday Victory Half Marathon — Dec 14, 2025 at 9:00am CST to 3:00pm CST
Lake Travis New Year's Trail Challenge with Ruck options- 50K | 25K | 1/2 Marathon | Last Runner Standing | 5K Run/Walk | Kids 1K
Lago Vista, TX 78645 US 01/01/2026
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • 50K Ultramarathon — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • 25K Trail Run — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles) — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles) Ruck Division — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
  • Last Runner Standing Ultra — Jan 1, 2026 at 8:30am CST to 6:30pm CST
Lake Travis Winter Night Marathon and Half
Leander, TX 78645 US 01/31/2026 - 02/01/2026
Pick
1
of the following events:
  • Lake Travis Winter Night Marathon — Jan 31, 2026 at 7:00pm CST to Feb 1, 2026 at 7:00am CST
  • Lake Travis Winter Night Half Marathon — Jan 31, 2026 at 7:00pm CST to Feb 1, 2026 at 7:00am CST

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