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• Stairway 5k by Ode to Laz [facebook.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 9:30 AM

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  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...

  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.

  2.2 km
  5000 McGinnis Road, Oakland County, Michigan, 48442, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Swim Trail Ultra

• Race for the Crown (5K & Medieval Mile) [runsignup.com]

  Sun, Aug 30, 2026 at 7:45 AM

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  🏃‍♂️Race for the Crown 👑⚔️

  🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 2026

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival

  (12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI.)

  Hear ye, hear ye! Kick off your Michigan Renaissance Festival weekend with a race...

  🏃‍♂️Race for the Crown 👑⚔️

  🗓️ Sunday, August 30, 2026

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival

  (12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI.)

  Hear ye, hear ye! Kick off your Michigan Renaissance Festival weekend with a race fit for royalty! Race for the Crown invites runners and walkers of all levels to take on a 5K or 1-Mile Medieval Mile through the iconic grounds of the RenFest.

  This one-of-a-kind race starts and finishes in Holly Grove Village, immersing you in the sights, sounds, and energy of the Renaissance Festival—before the gates even open to the public! Whether you’re chasing a fast time or enjoying a festive run, this race delivers pure RenFest magic from start to finish.

  REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

  🕒 Chip-timed Race with Live Results

  👕 Custom Dri-Fit Event shirt

  🎟️ Michigan Renaissance Festival ticket ($28 value)

  🅿️ FREE parking ($15 value)

  🏅 Custom Finisher Medal

  🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards

  📸 FREE professional Race photos

  🍎🥨 Post-race Refreshments - to refuel like a champion!

  📦 PACKET PICK-UP:

  📅Saturday, August 29th, 2026

  📍 Complete Runner – Grand Blanc

  11303 S Saginaw St, Grand Blanc, MI 48439

  ⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  📅Sunday, August 30th, 2026 (Race Day!)

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival – Front Gate

  12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI

  ⏰ 6:00 AM – 7:45 AM

  🏁 RACE START TIMES:

  🏃‍♂️ 5K Race: 7:45 AM

  🏃‍♂️ Medieval Mile: 7:50 AM

  6.5 km
  12600 Dixie Highway, Oakland County, Michigan, 48442, United States
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  1 Miles 5k Run Walk

• Hope In Motion 5K [app.giveffect.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sat, Oct 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM

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  Join the Fun & Fundraise!

  Gather your friends, family, and/or coworkers for a fantastic event. Not only will you enjoy a beautiful walk/run/roll, but you’ll also make a meaningful impact by raising funds to support mental health treatment and recovery at Rose Hill Center.

  9.4 km
  5130 Rose Hill Blvd., Oakland County, Michigan, 48442, United States
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  3.1 Miles 5k Run Walk

• Run Run Rudolph 5K [hollydazzle.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

  Sun, Dec 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM

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  🏃‍♀️🦌 Run Run Rudolph 5K Run/Walk 🎄🎅

  📅Sunday, December 13th, 2026

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival (12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI)

  🏁 Race Start: 4:00 PM

  Get ready to light up your holidays with the 3rd...

  🏃‍♀️🦌 Run Run Rudolph 5K Run/Walk 🎄🎅

  📅Sunday, December 13th, 2026

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival (12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI)

  🏁 Race Start: 4:00 PM

  Get ready to light up your holidays with the 3rd Annual Run Run Rudolph 5K Run/Walk!

  ❄️Experience the Michigan Renaissance Festival grounds like never before — sparkling with Christmas lights, festive music, and holiday cheer! ✨ Start and Finish inside the Holly Grove Village with the ambiance of a Christmas lit path.❄️

  Registration Includes:

  🕒 Chip-Timed Race with live results

  👕 Custom Long Sleeve Event Shirt

  🎟️ HollyDazzle Ticket ($22 value)

  🍺 1 Free Beverage Ticket on Race Day ($9 value)

  🏅 Custom Finisher Medal

  🏆Overall and Age Group Awards

  📸 Free Race Photos

  🍪☕Post Race Refreshments (Hot Chocolate, Cookies & More!)

  🎭 Costume Contest Entry (Show off that holiday spirit!)

  Packet Pick-Up Details

  📅 Saturday, December 12th, 2026

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival – Main Office

  12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI

  ⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

  📅 Saturday, December 13th, 2026 (Race Day!)

  📍 Michigan Renaissance Festival – Ticket Office (on festival grounds)

  12600 Dixie Hwy, Holly, MI

  ⏰ 1:45 PM – 3:45 PM

  🏁 RACE START: 4:00 PM SHARP!

  🎅 Dress to Impress!

  Wear your most festive outfit and join in the holiday spirit — prizes awarded for the best costume! 🏆

  6.5 km
  12600 Dixie Highway, Oakland County, Michigan, 48442, United States
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  5k Run Walk