Yankee Springs Winter Challenge
Jan 2, 2027Middleville, MI50K, 25K +2
5K, 2 weeks before race day, 101 mi away
At a glance
- Date
- Jan 16, 2027
- Location
- Holly, Michigan
- Distances
- 8 hr, 10K, 4.17 mi, 5K
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
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The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a "last person standing" backyard-format race held at Holly State Recreation Area, following the traditional theme of Lazarus Lake's original Big Dog's Backyard Ultra. Runners complete 4.167-mile trail loops (switching to a paved park road at night) each hour until only one runner remains.
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Race day
Jan 16, 2027
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