The 24 Hour Lions Roar

Event overview

The 24 Hour Lions Roar is an ultrarunning event held April 17-18, 2026 in Columbia, Missouri. It features individual and team race options over multi-hour formats and includes a dedicated youth fun run for children 14 and younger. A portion of event proceeds supports Pascale’s Pals, a volunteer organization that benefits children and families at the Children’s Hospital in Columbia.

Course, categories and awards

The main race uses a 2.5-mile loop that includes the D1 NCAA Cross Country Championship Course at Gans Creek Recreation Area and passes adjacent soccer fields. Distances and categories offered include:

• 24-hour individual
• 24-hour Tag Team Championship
• 12-hour individual
• 6-hour individual
• 0.25-mile Cub Run for children 14 and younger

Awards are given to the top finishers in solo events, include all-time mileage recognitions, and provide specific items for milestone accomplishments. Solo awards include the top two male and female finishers in the 6-, 12-, and 24-hour events. All-time mileage awards recognize the top three men and women with the most lifetime Lions Roar miles. Tag team champions receive a custom championship belt; milestone swag includes a custom belt buckle for 100 miles and commemorative shirts for various distance milestones. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.