8 Hours of Ode

The 8 Hours of Ode is a winter running challenge held on the Ode to Laz circuit in Holly, Michigan. Races start every hour on the hour, with runners able to choose shorter loops — roughly 3.1 miles, 4.2 miles, or 6.2 miles — or keep going continuously for the full eight-hour window. Competitors are free to switch between formats over the course of the event. The final lap is designed to simulate the dusk conditions of the actual Ode to Laz race, and there is no chip timing. A virtual option is also available, letting athletes complete their run within a two-week window and submit results to be counted.