Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing style running event held in Holly, Michigan and organized by The Ode Races. Runners repeat a measured loop on the hour; a competitor continues by being present at the start line each hour and the last runner to complete one more lap than all others is the winner. An Oak Flats three hour option provides a shorter introduction for those who wish to attempt one, two, or three loops.

Distances and course

• 4.167 mile trail loop, approximately 350 feet of climbing
• Oak Flats 3HR option allowing one to three loops

Course details note that the main loop is about two thirds technical single track and one third moderate walking path with a few hundred yards of pavement. There are bathrooms along the course. The event transitions to a paved park road loop later in the race; that road section has about 250 feet of climbing on the night out-and-back and is generally easier than the trail loops. Organizers will assist uncrewed runners during the single transition between trail and road loops.

Logistics and rules include packet pickup on race morning at assigned starting areas, no pacers, crew permitted, runners provide their own aid, no hiking poles and no headphones on trails. Parking and limited overnight vehicle space are available for full event entrants; McGinnis campground offers camping. Alcohol is permitted but glass containers are prohibited. Virtual entrants are not eligible for on-site prizes or at-large backyard rankings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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