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Lion King Backyard Ultra
Lion King Backyard Ultra is a Backyard Ultra event held in Rolla, Missouri. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 9, 2027. About 100 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 9, 2027
- Location
- Rolla, MO
- Field size
- ~100 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 9, 2027
- Location
- Rolla, Missouri
- Distances
- Backyard Ultra
- Field size
- About 100 runners
- Course
- 217 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- facebook.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM CDT
- Course profile — Backyard Ultra Day Loop (4.167mi)
- Loop course; Trail surface; 217 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — Backyard Ultra Night Loop (4.167mi)
- Out-and-back course; Road surface; 182 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 70°F at the start, 78% humidity, 11 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
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Lion King Backyard Ultra: common questions
- When is the Lion King Backyard Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 9, 2027.
- Where is the Lion King Backyard Ultra held?
- In Rolla, Missouri.
- What distances does the Lion King Backyard Ultra offer?
- Backyard Ultra.
- How many people run the Lion King Backyard Ultra?
- About 100 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Lion King Backyard Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Lion King Backyard Ultra start?
- 7:00 AM CDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Lion King Backyard Ultra?
- about 70°F at the start, 78% humidity, 11 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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