Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K

Star of Texas 50 Miler, 50K

Boston Qualifying Marathon,

Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K 

December 13th at 9:30 AM | Pace Bend Park

A winter running celebration with stunning lake

views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!

BOSTON QUALIFIER ALERT!

This is a USATF-certified marathon course: Certification code: TX25015LAB.  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. 

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Loop Design

1.64 miles per loop (16 loops for full marathon, 8 for half)

100% Paved Surface

Smooth, consistent running conditions for optimal performance

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 1.64 miles

COURSE DETAILS

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.

BOSTON QUALIFICATION ADVANTAGE

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.

By your third lap, you'll know exactly where to push and where to conserve energy - a strategic advantage for hitting your Boston Marathon qualification attempt!

EVENT FEATURES

Accurate splits and finish times for all participants

Track your progress every lap to perfect your pacing

Your supporters can cheer you on multiple times without moving

Challenge coin and medal for all finishers

Advent Run to New Year Challenge and Winter Marathon Series