Schedule and packet pickup
Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest One Standing) 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Spicewood, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $39.99 · goes up to $119.99 on Dec 5, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Star of Texas 50 Mile Ultramarathon | 50 Mile | Dec 13, 20267:00 AM | $199.99 | – |
| The Star of Texas 50K | 50K | Dec 13, 20269:00 AM | $169.99 | – |
| Holiday Victory Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Dec 13, 20269:30 AM | $109.99$119.99 after Dec 5, 2026 | – |
| Pacer Registration (Marathon and Ultra Only) | Marathon | Dec 13, 20269:30 AM | $39.99 | – |
| The Star of Texas Marathon | Marathon | Dec 13, 20269:30 AM | $129.99$139.99 after Dec 5, 2026 | – |
| Holiday Victory 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 202610:00 AM | $59.99$69.99 after Dec 5, 2026 | – |
| Speedyard (Fastest One Standing | – | Dec 13, 202610:30 AM | $69.99$79.99 after Nov 5, 2026 | – |
| Holiday Victory 10k | 10K | Dec 13, 20263:00 PM | $69.99$79.99 after Dec 5, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $119.99 on Dec 5, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- The Star of Texas 50 Mile Ultramarathon: $199.99 until Dec 11.
- The Star of Texas 50K: $169.99 until Dec 11.
- Holiday Victory Half Marathon: $109.99 until Dec 5, then $119.99 until Dec 11.
- Pacer Registration (Marathon and Ultra Only): $39.99 until Dec 11.
Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $199.99, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 50-mile race in Texas, which costs $139.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:20 AM, and the The Star of Texas 50 Mile Ultramarathon starts at 7:00 AM. The start sits about 1,000 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Pace Bend Park, Spicewood, TX 78669
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsUSATF Half Marathon
41
finishers
1:37:53
median (7:28 /mi)
1:14:40
winning time
22% / 78%
women / men
The Star of Texas Marathon
25
finishers
4:44:10
median (10:50 /mi)
2:50:19
winning time
20% / 80%
women / men
Holiday Victory Half Marathon (non-USATF competitors)
10
finishers
2:11:25
median (10:01 /mi)
1:27:31
winning time
80% / 20%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Negative Split Timing & Results) for Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest One Standing). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest One Standing)?
At the 2025 USATF Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:20:06 or better, the top quarter in 1:27:15, and half the field in 1:37:53; the last tenth came in after 2:18:19.
At the 2025 The Star of Texas Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 3:41:51 or better, the top quarter in 4:15:54, and half the field in 4:44:10; the last tenth came in after 5:25:40.
At the 2025 Holiday Victory Half Marathon (non-USATF competitors), the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:45 or better, the top quarter in 1:47:51, and half the field in 2:11:25; the last tenth came in after 2:49:21.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | n/a | 1:20:06 |
| 50-59 | n/a | 1:21:56 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 1:29:00 |
| 70+ | 2:33:00 | 1:44:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 68°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest One Standing) cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
Course Map
Race details
- Where
- Pace Bend Park, Spicewood, TX 78669Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,000 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 14, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest One Standing)?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $39.99 before processing fees, and rises to $119.99 on Dec 5, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Texas?
- At $199.99, entry is about 43 percent above a typical 50-mile race in Texas, which costs $139.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 41 runners finished the USATF Half Marathon; the median finish was 1:37:53 and the winner ran 1:14:40.
- Where does it start?
- Pace Bend Park, Spicewood, TX 78669.
From the organizers
Star of Texas 50 Miler, 50K
Boston Qualifying Marathon,
Half-Marathon, 10K & 5K
and The Speedyard
December 13th at 9:30 AM | Pace Bend Park
50M, 50K, MARATHON
HALF MARATHON
10K
5K
THE SPEEDYARD • NEW
A winter running celebration with stunning lake
views and Boston Marathon qualification potential!
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BQ ALERT
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
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Strategic Loop Design
1.64 miles per loop (16 loops for full marathon, 8 for half)
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100% Paved Surface