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Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon

Spicewood, TX
Saturday, July 11, 2026


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Course Description
The 16 loop figure-8 course winds through the Hill Country landscape of Pace Bend Park, featuring limestone bluffs, majestic oak trees, and views of Lake Travis. The smooth asphalt surface throughout makes it perfect for both day and night running, with the main loop connecting to a smaller upper loop.

The marathon starts at 7:00pm.





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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, July 11, 2026
2025: Saturday, July 12, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Multiple Loops
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 82°F (27°C)
Average High: 93°F (33°C)
Average Low: 71° F (21°C)





PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 90.73
Course Score: 96.56


Race Size

2025: 10 Finishers
2024: No Results
2023: No Results
2022: No Results
2021: No Results
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: 0%
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A


Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No

Weather Averages for Last 1 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 92°F  (33°C)
Low: 76°F  (24°C)

Race Start Conditions

87°F  (31°C)
Humidity: 65%

Partially cloudy
SSE 6 mph

PR Score

88.55

Course Score

96.56









Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon was the 585th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2025 based on the number of finishers.

In 2025, no Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon finishers achieved Boston Marathon qualifying times.

Based on its percentage of Boston Qualifiers (BQs), the Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon ranked 475th among marathons in the U.S. in 2025. In Texas, it ranked 29th in 2025. This provides a useful benchmark for runners comparing Boston Marathon qualifying potential across different races.


The Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon has a Course Score of 96.56, ranking it as the 415th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 24th fastest marathon course in Texas.

Typical race-time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. Combined with the course profile, this gives the Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon a PR Score of 90.73. The PR Score ranks the Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon as the 452nd best marathon in the U.S. for running a Personal Record (PR) and the 26th best marathon for a PR in Texas.

Together, these rankings provide a quick snapshot of how the Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon compares with other marathons in the U.S. and Texas for speed, PR potential, Boston Marathon qualifying success, and overall participation.

Austin Solstice Circuit Marathon Marathon Rankings Summary
Course Speed415th fastest marathon course in the U.S.
Ranked 24th fastest marathon course in Texas
Top 90% Nationally#24 of 26 in Texas
PR Potential452nd best marathon for a Personal Record in the U.S.
Ranked 26th best marathon for a PR in Texas
Top 98% Nationally#26 of 26 in Texas
Boston Qualifier Rate475th highest BQ percentage in the U.S.
Ranked 29th highest BQ percentage in Texas
Based on 2025 Boston Marathon qualifying results
Top 100% Nationally#29 of 29 in Texas
Race Size585th largest marathon in the U.S.
Ranked 37th largest marathon in Texas
Based on 2025 results
Top 99% Nationally#37 of 37 in Texas

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Elevation Chart


Max Elevation: 779 feet (237m)
Min Elevation: 683 feet (208m)

Elevation Gain: 1386 feet (422m)
Elevation Loss: 1386 feet (422m)


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Course updated 07/08/2025





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