Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz
- Date
- July 19, 2026
- Location
- 5000 McGinnis Road, Holly, MI
- Distance
- Stairway to Heaven 5k · Stairway to Hell 5k
From the Organizer
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, or select both and receive a $10 discount on one race (you'll receive one set of swag). Both races 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
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from White Lake 4e, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holly, MI
Population
5,971
as of 2023
Elevation
924 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 14 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz?
- Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz is a running race held in Holly, Michigan on July 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz?
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 in Holly, Michigan at 5000 McGinnis Road, Holly, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz
Jul 19, 2026