Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz
- Date Sun 20th July 2025
- Time 11:30AM EST
- Location Holly, Michigan
- Price $38.09
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz, taking place on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in the scenic Holly Recreation Area of Oakland, Michigan. This event offers two thrilling options: the Stairway to Heaven 5k, perfect for those looking for a more relaxed adventure, and the Stairway to Hell 5k, designed for the brave and bold who are ready to tackle the ultimate challenge.
Join fellow runners as you traverse stunning hiking trails and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Ode to Laz weekend festival. With the easy Stairway to Heaven 5k starting at 9:30 AM and the intense Stairway to Hell 5k kicking off at 11:30 AM, there’s something for everyone. Beyond the races, participants and their families can indulge in an array of fun activities, including kayaking, fishing, camping, and splashing around at Lake Heron's beach. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that promises camaraderie, adventure, and a chance to proudly wear your Ode medal!
Join fellow runners as you traverse stunning hiking trails and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the Ode to Laz weekend festival. With the easy Stairway to Heaven 5k starting at 9:30 AM and the intense Stairway to Hell 5k kicking off at 11:30 AM, there’s something for everyone. Beyond the races, participants and their families can indulge in an array of fun activities, including kayaking, fishing, camping, and splashing around at Lake Heron's beach. Don’t miss out on this exciting event that promises camaraderie, adventure, and a chance to proudly wear your Ode medal!
Organiser's Description
JOIN THE ODE FAMILY! Be part of the coolest vibe in running. Wear your Ode medal proudly.
Pick either the hardest 5k in Michigan (maybe the country?) or pick the one that may be the most fun. Your choice. Both are part of July's Ode to Laz weekend festival and take advantage of some of the best hiking trails in Michigan at Holly Recreation Area, a jewel of the state park system. Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities too, like kayaking, fishing, camping, or swimming and splashing on the Whoa Zone at Lake Heron's beach.
THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 5K: This is the easy one. 9:30 am start. Register between 8-8:45 please at the Overlook Picnic area. Cheer our backyard runners as they pass you on their 25th hour You'll run on the Wilderness trail on a rolling out and back course and finish with one loop down and up the famous Stairway to Heaven. COURSE MAP [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5853535285]
THE STAIRWAY TO HELL 5K: This is the beast - 11:30 am start. Register 8-10:45 am please at the Overlook Picnic area. Our backyard ultra runners run this stairway every hour during their day loops. They'll be in their 27th hour of running by the time they pass by you before your start. Feel free to call them sissies, cause you'll be doing the Ode to Laz Loop's famous Stairway to Heaven 12 times in a row for your 5k, without the hour rest in between!!! You'll do a total of about 1100 feet of vertical. Get your stair legs ready!!! A course map? HA! We're not silly enough to do this 12 times just to make a map. Feel free to look at the Stairway to Heaven 5k map, it has the stairs at the end.
Pick either the hardest 5k in Michigan (maybe the country?) or pick the one that may be the most fun. Your choice. Both are part of July's Ode to Laz weekend festival and take advantage of some of the best hiking trails in Michigan at Holly Recreation Area, a jewel of the state park system. Enjoy plenty of family-friendly activities too, like kayaking, fishing, camping, or swimming and splashing on the Whoa Zone at Lake Heron's beach.
THE STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN 5K: This is the easy one. 9:30 am start. Register between 8-8:45 please at the Overlook Picnic area. Cheer our backyard runners as they pass you on their 25th hour You'll run on the Wilderness trail on a rolling out and back course and finish with one loop down and up the famous Stairway to Heaven. COURSE MAP [https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5853535285]
THE STAIRWAY TO HELL 5K: This is the beast - 11:30 am start. Register 8-10:45 am please at the Overlook Picnic area. Our backyard ultra runners run this stairway every hour during their day loops. They'll be in their 27th hour of running by the time they pass by you before your start. Feel free to call them sissies, cause you'll be doing the Ode to Laz Loop's famous Stairway to Heaven 12 times in a row for your 5k, without the hour rest in between!!! You'll do a total of about 1100 feet of vertical. Get your stair legs ready!!! A course map? HA! We're not silly enough to do this 12 times just to make a map. Feel free to look at the Stairway to Heaven 5k map, it has the stairs at the end.
Races
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Stairway to Heaven 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Ode Medal & Lanyard
Sun 20th July 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.09
Bring your trail shoes if it's muddy. You will park, register, and run from the Overlook Picnic Shelter area inside of Holly Recreation Area. Navigate to 5000 McGinnis Rd. Holly MI to enter the park. (daily park pass or recreation passport required - not included as part of race entry fee) -
Stairway to Hell 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Ode Medal
Sun 20th July 2025 (11:30AM EDT)
$38.09
Bring your trail shoes if it's muddy. You will park, register, and run from the Overlook Picnic Shelter area inside of Holly Recreation Area. Navigate to 5000 McGinnis Rd. Holly MI to enter the park. (daily park pass or recreation passport required - not included as part of race entry fee)
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