First Victoria Texas Mile A Huge Success

The bi-annual event known as the Texas Mile moved to Victoria Regional Airport last month and, officials are calling the first run a big success.

According to a published report in the Victoria Advocate, just over 3,500 spectators attended the 3-day event, and there were 220 people that ran in the event. Victoria city officials say hotel occupancy was up 68.2% the day before the event, up first day 72%, 75.2% the second day, and up 44.3& the final day. Restaurants also saw large numbers of people that weekend.

Event co-owner Shannon Matus called the outcome of the first Texas Mile in Victoria "stupendous."

The next Texas Mile happens in October. In case you missed it, here is video of the record-setting Ford GT run.