Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra
The event where "Finishing Last Means the Most"®. It's not just for ultra runners! It's for everyone to find their own limits if they'd like. Our Oak Flats 3HR option is a great way to experience a backyard event. Escape the heat (most years) and join us at our beautiful venue for the amazing, 5-star rated, Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra event.
Race Details
- Start: Saturday 9:00 a.m.
- Contestants start a 4.167-mile trail route.
- Repeat as long as you wish.
- Be standing at the start line every hour to continue the race and complete your next lap.
- At 9:00 p.m. we switch to a paved closed park road, then back to the trail again at 9:00 a.m.
- Complete each lap within the hour, with no outside assistance.
- The “last runner standing” to complete one more lap than all other contestants wins!
The Course
4.167 Mile Trail Loop: Approximately 350 feet of climbing, 2/3 technical single track & 1/3 moderate walking/hiking path and a few hundred yards of pavement. Course Map
4.167 Mile Night Loop: This course will run the classic out and back night loop to fisherman's bridge, 250 feet of climbing on the park road. Course Map
Prizes
- The winner and any sole assist get the coveted Ode champion's varsity jacket.
- The "last runner standing" will receive free individual entry to an Ode race of their choice for the following 12 months.
- The assist gets 75% off an Ode backyard individual entry (assist ties all get 50% off).
