Race Austin - Star of Texas Marathon
Race Austin - Star of Texas Marathon race day weather
Cool start, gradual warmth ahead
Runners will face a starting temperature of 55°F, gradually rising to 64°F by the finish. With a light wind from the south at 10 mph, runners might experience varying conditions on the looped course. As temperatures climb, it's advisable to pace conservatively early on and stay hydrated, especially in the later laps when the warmth becomes more pronounced.
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Race Austin - Star of Texas Marathon route and elevation
The Race Austin - Star of Texas Marathon course has about 1,391 ft (424 m) of climbing and 1,393 ft (425 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. It is hillier than 78% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 4, with 87 ft (27 m) of climbing and a 1.6% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 1.4 to 2.3: climbs about 85 ft (27 m).
- Miles 3 to 4: climbs about 85 ft (27 m).
- Miles 4.7 to 5.6: climbs about 85 ft (27 m).
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:32 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:02 here (2 minutes slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:32 here (2 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 ft | 45 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:14 |
| 2 | 58 ft | 43 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:21 |
| 3 | 30 ft | 87 ft | 7:43 | 8:49 | 9:56 |
| 4 | 87 ft | 1 ft | 8:40 | 9:54 | 11:08 |
| 5 | 42 ft | 87 ft | 7:46 | 8:53 | 9:59 |
| 6 | 46 ft | 46 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 7 | 70 ft | 42 ft | 8:10 | 9:21 | 10:31 |
| 8 | 56 ft | 88 ft | 7:49 | 8:55 | 10:03 |
| 9 | 49 ft | 5 ft | 8:18 | 9:30 | 10:40 |
| 10 | 42 ft | 83 ft | 7:47 | 8:53 | 10:00 |
| 11 | 46 ft | 46 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 12 | 84 ft | 42 ft | 8:18 | 9:29 | 10:40 |
| 13 | 42 ft | 88 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:59 |
| 14 | 49 ft | 24 ft | 8:09 | 9:19 | 10:29 |
| 15 | 43 ft | 64 ft | 7:51 | 8:58 | 10:05 |
| 16 | 44 ft | 47 ft | 7:56 | 9:04 | 10:12 |
| 17 | 86 ft | 41 ft | 8:19 | 9:30 | 10:41 |
| 18 | 40 ft | 88 ft | 7:45 | 8:51 | 9:58 |
| 19 | 49 ft | 42 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 20 | 53 ft | 46 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 21 | 34 ft | 81 ft | 7:45 | 8:52 | 9:58 |
| 22 | 88 ft | 7 ft | 8:37 | 9:51 | 11:05 |
| 23 | 42 ft | 88 ft | 7:46 | 8:52 | 9:59 |
| 24 | 46 ft | 46 ft | 7:56 | 9:05 | 10:12 |
| 25 | 66 ft | 42 ft | 8:09 | 9:18 | 10:28 |
| 26 | 50 ft | 88 ft | 7:47 | 8:54 | 10:01 |
| Last 0.2 | 10 ft | 0 ft | 1:51 | 2:07 | 2:23 |
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About the Race Austin - Star of Texas Marathon
The Star of Texas Marathon, part of the Holiday Victory Lap series, offers runners a unique 1.64-mile loop course through Pace Bend Park in Spicewood, Texas. This USATF-certified marathon is designed with Boston Marathon qualification in mind, featuring a 100% paved surface with moderate climbs and gentle descents. Runners can set up personal aid stations every 1.64 miles, allowing for customized nutrition and hydration strategies.
