Lion King Backyard Ultra

Lion King Backyard Ultra

Lion King Backyard Ultra is a backyard ultra event on October 9, 2027 in Rolla, MO at Lions Club Park. The format requires runners to complete repeated loops of 4.167 miles (6.706 km), each loop counted only if finished within one hour. There is no predetermined race length; the winner is the last runner to complete one more loop than the second place competitor.

The course uses a dirt trail loop through mature deciduous and eastern red cedar forest for daytime laps and a paved out and back flat course along a creek for nighttime laps. The race uses the same 4.167 mile lap for both surfaces. The first 11 laps total 45.837 miles. The 24th lap reaches about 100.008 miles.

Facilities are concentrated at the starting corral and pavilions. Each runner has a dedicated 10X10 space under the pavilions for crew and gear. Pavilions provide water spigots and a charging station with 110 volt plugs and USB outlets. Porta potties are located next to the corral and at the two mile mark. The starting corral offers water, salt tablets, restrooms and staff; a halfway station provides water and two restrooms. Crew camping is permitted in a designated area during race hours with removal rules after the event.

Race rules include no pacers, no personal aid during a loop except common aid stations, no artificial aids including trekking poles, and requirement to start each loop at the bell. The event is affiliated with Bigs Backyard Ultra. Awards include a custom Lion King belt buckle, a bronze coin, a swag bag, ribbons for all finishers and Hall of Fame induction for Top Male, Top Female and the Assist. Fifty percent of race profits are allocated to charities, with 30 percent to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and 20 percent to Lions Club Park. Registration fee listed as 104.24 USD and registration closes Fri, Oct 8 @ 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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