Holiday Victory Lap and Star of Texas 50 Miler, 50K, Marathon, Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K Race Information

<div style="font-family:&#39;-apple-system&#39; , &#39;blinkmacsystemfont&#39; , &#39;segoe ui&#39; , &#39;roboto&#39; , &#39;oxygen&#39; , &#39;ubuntu&#39; , sans-serif;max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;color:#333"> <div style="background:linear-gradient( rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.6 ) , rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.6 ) ) ,;background-position:center;padding:60px 30px;text-align:center;color:white;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:30px"> <h1 style="font-size:2.5rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )"><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )">HOLIDAY VICTORY LAP 50 Miler, 50K</span></h1> <h1 style="font-size:2.5rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )"><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )">Boston Qualifying Marathon, </span></h1> <h1 style="font-size:2.5rem;margin:0 0 15px 0;text-shadow:2px 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )"><span style="color:rgb( 52 , 73 , 94 )">Half-Marathon, 10K &amp; 5K </span></h1> <p style="font-size:1.5rem;margin:0 0 25px 0;text-shadow:1px 1px 3px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.5 )"><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )">December 13th at 9:30 AM | Pace Bend Park</span></p> <div style="margin-bottom:20px"> <div style="background-color:#c51f30;display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1rem">50M, 50K, MARATHON</div> <div style="background-color:#0076c0;display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1rem">HALF MARATHON </div> <div style="background-color:#00a650;display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1rem">10K</div> <div style="background-color:#f15a22;display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1rem">5K</div> </div> <p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.5">A winter running celebration with stunning lake vi</p> <p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto;line-height:1.5">ews and Boston Marathon qualification potential!</p> <img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:20px auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_180843_296116_fa7df0a4-891b-44f6-9bcf-c54c0d325c30.png" alt="Holiday Victory Lap" /></div> <img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:20px auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/thumbs_v3/race_180843_296116_96a903dc-9a98-472a-8975-e50d7e97de83.jpg" alt="Holiday Victory Lap" /></div> <div style="background-color:#c51f30;color:white;border-radius:8px;padding:25px;margin-bottom:30px;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="text-align:center"> <div style="font-size:2.5rem">&#x1f3c6;</div> <div style="font-weight:bold;font-size:0.9rem"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">BQ ALERT</span></div> </div> <div> <h2 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;font-size:1.5rem"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">BOSTON QUALIFIER ALERT!</span></h2> <p style="margin:0;line-height:1.6"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">This is a <strong>USATF-certified marathon course: Certification code: TX25015LAB. </strong> Course specifically designed with Boston qualification in mind! Our 1.64-mile loop format allows runners to master the course with each lap, creating the perfect opportunity to strategically pace your way to a BQ time. </span></p> <p style="margin:0;line-height:1.6"> </p> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #c51f30;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">COURSE HIGHLIGHTS</h2> <div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="font-size:2.2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#c51f30">&#x1f504;</div> <h3 style="color:#333;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Strategic Loop Design</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">1.64 miles per loop (16 loops for full marathon, 8 for half)</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="font-size:2.2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#0076c0">&#x1f6e3;️</div> <h3 style="color:#333;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">100% Paved Surface</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Smooth, consistent running conditions for optimal performance</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="font-size:2.2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#f15a22">⏱️</div> <h3 style="color:#333;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Perfect Pacing Opportunity</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Learn the course quickly and optimize your speed on every section</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="font-size:2.2rem;margin-bottom:10px;color:#7b399a">&#x1f964;</div> <h3 style="color:#333;margin-top:0;font-size:1.2rem">Personal Aid Station</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:0;line-height:1.5">Set up your nutrition exactly how you want it and access it every 1.64 miles</p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;padding:0 20px"> <h2 style="color:#333;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:15px">COURSE DETAILS</h2> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:15px">The paved course features moderate climbs and gentle descents. This balanced profile prevents the quad fatigue of excessive downhill courses while providing enough variety to engage different muscle groups.</p> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:15px;margin-bottom:15px"> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:20px;height:20px;background-color:#c51f30;border-radius:50%;margin-right:10px"> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:20px;height:20px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:10px"> </div> <strong>Holiday Victory Ultra (50M &amp; 50K), Star of Texas Marathon and Half Marathon</strong></div> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:20px;height:20px;background-color:#00a650;border-radius:50%;margin-right:10px"> </div> <strong>Holiday Victory 10K</strong></div> <div> <div style="width:20px;height:20px;background-color:#f15a22;border-radius:50%;margin-right:10px"> </div> <strong>Holiday Victory 5K</strong></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px;background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:30px;box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.05 )"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333">BOSTON QUALIFICATION ADVANTAGE</h2> <div> <div> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-top:0">Our unique loop course format offers strategic benefits for Boston hopefuls! The marathon course is USATF-certified (certification code: TX25015LAB) and a Boston Marathon qualifier — carefully designed to help runners achieve qualifying times. The loop format lets you become intimately familiar with every turn and elevation change.</p> <p style="line-height:1.6;margin-bottom:0"><strong>By your third lap, you&#39;ll know exactly where to push and where to conserve energy</strong> - a strategic advantage for hitting your Boston Marathon qualification attempt!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #0076c0;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">EVENT FEATURES</h2> <div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">✓</div> <span style="font-weight:bold;color:#333">Professional chip timing</span></div> <p style="margin:0 0 0 45px;line-height:1.5;color:#666">Accurate splits and finish times for all participants</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">✓</div> <span style="font-weight:bold;color:#333">Frequent split times</span></div> <p style="margin:0 0 0 45px;line-height:1.5;color:#666">Track your progress every lap to perfect your pacing</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">✓</div> <span style="font-weight:bold;color:#333">Spectator-friendly format</span></div> <p style="margin:0 0 0 45px;line-height:1.5;color:#666">Your supporters can cheer you on multiple times without moving</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">✓</div> <span style="font-weight:bold;color:#333">Finisher recognition</span></div> <p style="margin:0 0 0 45px;line-height:1.5;color:#666">Challenge coin and medal for all finishers</p> </div> <div style="background:#f8f9fa;padding:20px;border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="margin-bottom:10px"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">✓</div> <span style="font-weight:bold;color:#333">Part of winter series</span></div> <p style="margin:0 0 0 45px;line-height:1.5;color:#666">Advent Run to New Year Challenge and Winter Marathon Series</p> <img style="max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block;margin:20px auto" src="https://rsu-photos-v2-v2prod.s3.amazonaws.com/large_v3/race_180843_296116_63a7d7a7-6e7b-48b3-a0d3-c797cd285b50.png" alt="Holiday Victory Lap" /></div> </div> </div> <div style="margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="text-align:center;font-size:1.8rem;margin-bottom:25px;color:#333;border-bottom:3px solid #00a650;padding-bottom:10px;display:inline-block">PACE REQUIREMENTS</h2> <div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:25px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#c51f30;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">M</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;color:#c51f30;margin-bottom:20px">The Star of Texas Marathon Challenge </h3> <div style="background-color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:15px;margin-bottom:15px"> <h4 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;color:#333">Checkpoint Guidance for those aiming for a sub-4 goal:</h4> <ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.6"><li><strong>9:45 AM:</strong> Complete at least 3 loops (4.65 miles)</li><li><strong>10:30 AM:</strong> Complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)</li><li><strong>11:15 A</strong><strong>M:</strong> Complete at least 9 loops (13.95 miles)</li><li><strong>12:00 PM:</strong> Complete at least 12 loops (18.6 miles)</li><li><strong>12:30 PM:</strong> Complete at least 15 loops (23.25 miles)</li><li><strong>1:00 PM:</strong> Complete all loops (26.2 miles)</li></ul> </div> <div style="background-color:#f1f9ff;border:1px solid #0076c0;border-radius:8px;padding:15px"> <p style="margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6"><strong>Personal Pacers Welcome<br /></strong>Personal pacers are welcome at our Star of Texas Marathon event! For a nominal fee, pacers will receive park entry, insurance coverage, and an official PACER bib. Each registered runner may have only one pacer on course at any time, and pacers may join their runner after the first loop.</p> <p style="margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6">Our unique loop format creates the perfect environment for pacing support, allowing pacers to join or exit at the start/finish area and access personal aid stations alongside their runner.</p> <p style="margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6">Pacers must register in advance, sign the event waiver, and follow all race rules including wearing their designated bib at all times. For Boston Qualifier hopefuls, rest assured that our pacer policy complies with BAA requirements. Whether you need support for the full marathon or just those challenging final miles, our pacer-friendly course design offers the ideal setting for achieving your race day goals.</p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:25px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#0076c0;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">H</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;color:#0076c0;margin-bottom:20px">Half Marathon (8 loops)</h3> <p style="margin-bottom:15px;font-weight:bold">Maintain 18:13/mile pace or faster (28:15 per loop) to finish before the cutoff</p> <div style="background-color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:15px;margin-bottom:15px"> <h4 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:10px;color:#333">Checkpoint Guidance:</h4> <ul style="margin:0;padding:0 0 0 20px;line-height:1.6"><li><strong>10:00 AM:</strong> Complete at least 2 loops (3.1 miles)</li><li><strong>11:00 AM:</strong> Complete at least 4 loops (6.2 miles)</li><li><strong>12:00 PM:</strong> Complete at least 6 loops (9.3 miles)</li><li><strong>1:00 PM:</strong> Complete all loops (13.175 miles)</li></ul> </div> <div style="background-color:#f1f9ff;border:1px solid #0076c0;border-radius:8px;padding:15px"> <p style="margin:0;font-style:italic;line-height:1.6"><strong>Special Provision:</strong> Marathon participants who complete at least 8 loops (half marathon distance) but don&#39;t finish the full marathon by the 3:00 PM cutoff will receive official half marathon recognition and their medal.</p> </div> </div> <div style="background-color:#f8f9fa;border-radius:8px;padding:25px;box-shadow:0 2px 4px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.1 )"> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#00a650;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">10K</div> <div style="width:30px;height:30px;background-color:#f15a22;border-radius:50%;margin-right:15px;color:white;font-weight:bold">5K</div> <h3 style="margin-top:0;margin-bottom:20px">10K &amp; 5K Distances</h3> <div style="background-color:#fff;border-radius:8px;padding:15px;margin-bottom:15px"> <p style="margin:0;line-height:1.6"><strong>10K participants</strong> will complete four full loops of our scenic course, while <strong>5K runners</strong> will conquer two loops - all finishers earn a commemorative medal.</p> </div> <div style="text-align:center;margin-top:20px"> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div style="background:linear-gradient( 45deg , #c51f30 , #7b399a );padding:40px 20px;text-align:center;border-radius:8px;color:white;margin-bottom:40px"> <h2 style="font-size:2rem;margin:0 0 20px 0"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">READY FOR YOUR HOLIDAY VICTORY?</span></h2> <p style="font-size:1.2rem;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 30px auto;line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Join us at Pace Bend Park on December 14th for a unique loop course experience with Boston Qualifier potential!</span></p> <div style="background-color:#fff;color:#c51f30;display:inline-block;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:50px;font-weight:bold;font-size:1.2rem;box-shadow:0 4px 8px rgba( 0 , 0 , 0 , 0.2 )">REGISTER NOW</div> </div>