Ode to Laz Backyard Ultra

03/12/2026

PERFECT PR will not be contested in 2026.
We are sorry that we could not pull this great race off this year.
Our target date is May 22, 2027 - More to follow in the next week.

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01/16/2026

Perfect. Join us, register tomorrow if you’d like. We even have a 2:20pmstart wave for the fixed distance races.

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131330

01/15/2026

Saturday, 7:30am check-in opens for the Ode in the Snow.
Do NOT follow standard map gps directions. GO HERE INSTEAD
This is the south Auxiliary gate. Proceed through the gate, turn right and head downhill into the start/finish area parking lot.

Park

12/22/2025

Congratulations Piotr Chadovich! Fantastic achievement.

Desert Solstice 2025

Congratulations to Piotr Chadovich, wnning Desert Solstice with a 155.6 mile Personal Best and solid qualifier for the 2027 National Team.

This was Piotr's 2nd 24 Hour. His first was at D3, where he missed making the team by half a mile (first alternate). He also won Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra Run Group in 2022 with 76 yards.

Pete Kostelnick was leading through 14 hours, but retired from the race after an impressive 100 miles in 14:47:04.

📸 Jubilee Paige

10/23/2025

Big Dog’s Backyard Ultra was one for the ages. BUT, registration for the most fun Silver Ticket race is now open! So, get signed up for the Ode to Laz Backyard Ultra and see if you can earn yourself that silver ticket. Register on the link below or in our bio. See ya in July in Holly, Michigan.

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=128610

07/31/2025

Ode to Laz 2026 registration opens at midnight tonight!! Cabin pit spots will go fast - You have been warned. 🚨 There will be no teams this year. Godspeed.

Get on ultra signup or click the link below

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=128610

07/19/2025

07/06/2025

Let’s welcome our newest members to the Ode Family!
The Southeast Michigan Ford Dealers are teaming up with the Ford Bronco Wild Fund to help preserve your Ode to Laz trail! They have funded various projects within Holly Recreation Area, that will be completed over the next year, to help you continue to access and enjoy this great State Park feature.
Show them some Ode Family love and test drive the Bronco Saturday, July 19th, at the Ode. Better yet, visit your Southeast Michigan Ford Dealer today and thank them for their support!