Ode to Laz Backyard Ultra

Ode to Laz Backyard Ultra Backyard format Ultras at beautiful Holly State Recreation Area and Independence Oaks Park in Southeast Michigan - Run a 4.167 mi. loop as much as you wish!

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C'mon now, join us in 2027. The only question is which beautiful Ode course do you want to run (or walk). The fast, flat...
08/24/2026

C'mon now, join us in 2027. The only question is which beautiful Ode course do you want to run (or walk). The fast, flat Perfect PR or the hilly trails at the Ode to Laz? UltraSignup is waiting. Search "Ode" and find us.

The Ode backyards have something for everyone. The easiest backyard...

Fun at the Crim Flint Michigan. Did you run with Complete Runner? Jason’s recovery snacks are motivating!
08/22/2026

Fun at the Crim Flint Michigan. Did you run with Complete Runner? Jason’s recovery snacks are motivating!

Thank you runners, crew, sponsors, volunteers, sponsors, roosters, and friends. This was a spectacular Ode.Thank you Hol...
07/21/2026

Thank you runners, crew, sponsors, volunteers, sponsors, roosters, and friends. This was a spectacular Ode.
Thank you Holly Recreation Area for making everything perfect for us!

With a new Ode to Laz course record 63 yards, 262.5 miles, Nick Peterson is our 2026 champion and silver ticket winner. ...
07/21/2026

With a new Ode to Laz course record 63 yards, 262.5 miles, Nick Peterson is our 2026 champion and silver ticket winner. Congratulations to Dave Kwiatkowski on the assist.

Only the best races have a Joe Burns sighting.Thanks for coming out to cheer!
07/20/2026

Only the best races have a Joe Burns sighting.
Thanks for coming out to cheer!

07/20/2026

A quiet new morning at the Ode as we near the 2 day point. We’re setting course records every hour.
4 remain.

Thanks Mark and Shirley McCaslin for coming out to the Ode. We appreciate your pics!
07/20/2026

Thanks Mark and Shirley McCaslin for coming out to the Ode. We appreciate your pics!

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Bad Mike says 8 states represented in our final 10 runners.
07/19/2026

Bad Mike says 8 states represented in our final 10 runners.

Joshua Bryant wins our speedy Stairway to Heaven 5k (and raced the Stairway to Hell after… and raced the Ode to Laz yest...
07/19/2026

Joshua Bryant wins our speedy Stairway to Heaven 5k (and raced the Stairway to Hell after… and raced the Ode to Laz yesterday!)

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5000 McGinnis Road
Holly, MI
48442

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