Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra
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Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra
The event is a Last Person Standing backyard ultra held in Holly, Michigan at the Holly State Recreation Area near 5000 McGinnis Road. Runners repeat a measured loop each hour and the last runner who completes one more lap than all others is the winner. Packet pickup occurs on race morning at an assigned starting area.
The main loop is a 4.167 mile trail route with about 350 feet of climbing. At a designated point in the event the course switches to a paved closed park road for a series of road laps before returning to trail laps. A separate night out-and-back loop of 4.167 miles runs to Fisherman’s Bridge and has about 250 feet of climbing. An Oak Flats 3HR option offers shorter, fixed-duration participation that allows one, two, or three loops.
Contestants must complete each lap within the hour and provide their own aid. Pacers are not permitted. Crew members are allowed and may leave and return. No hiking poles or headphones are permitted on the trails. Water is provided on course. Parking for one vehicle overnight is available for full event entrants and campground camping is available at McGinnis campgrounds. Alcohol is permitted but glass containers are prohibited.
On-site runners receive prize gifts selected at registration. The event awards an Ode champion varsity jacket to the winner and offers free or discounted entries for certain finishing positions. Virtual entrants are not eligible for prizes or at-large backyard rankings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
