Stairway 5K by Ode to Laz takes place at 5000 McGinnis Road in Holly, Michigan. Despite its name, the event offers a 1-mile run distance. The race is scheduled for July 19, 2026, with a 9:30 AM start time. Entry fees range from $34.99 to $39.99. This summer running event provides a straightforward option for athletes looking for a shorter distance competition in the Michigan area.
From the Race 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.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for July 18.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Holly, MI.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz 2027 — Holly, MI?
Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz 2027 — Holly, MI takes place on July 18, 2027. The race is held in Holly, Michigan.
Where is Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz 2027 — Holly, MI held?
Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz 2027 — Holly, MI is held at 5000 McGinnis Road in Holly, Michigan.
Where can I find hotels near Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz 2027 — Holly, MI?
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