Passion Play Trail Run

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

The Great Passion Play in Eureka Springs will host the 3rd Annual Passion Play Trail Run on April 4, 2026. This will be run on the amazing Great Passion Play Trails that are a part of the Oz Trail System of Northwest Arkansas (Click Here to learn more about the Oz Trails at the Passion Play). Runners will get to experience all the aspects of the Passions Play grounds including "Running to Jesus" with all runners going by the Christ of the Ozarks Statue, experiencing parts of The Holy Land Tour, and miles of amazing nature and scenery.

📏 Race Distances

The four distances are designed to have something for everyone - Fun Run, 5k Trail Run, 5 Mile Trail Run, and Half Marathon Trail Run - all happening on the morning of Saturday, April 4th.

• Fun Run: This will be an all-road course to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then looping around the Passion Play grounds.
• 5k Trail Run: We have redesigned this course after feedback from our 2024 runners that the 5k route was too difficult. This course will stay more "on top of the hill" that the passion play amphitheater and the Christ of Ozark Statue sits on and will also take in much more of the scenic aspects of the grounds.
• 5 Mile Trail Run: Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and then on trails: Genesis, Holy Roller, Genesis, Passover, Revelation for an out and back loop around the Sea of Galilee, and then finishes by going through the gates of Old City of Jerusalem.
• Half Marathon Trail Run: This will be a combination of the 5k and 5 Mile Courses, totaling 13.1 miles.

📝 Registration Details & Prices

• Early Registration: All Participants that register by March 20th will get an event t-shirt! (first come first serve for sign-ups after March 20th)
• Finishers Medal: All finishers will get a cast finishers medal when completing the run.
• Refreshments: Aid station(s) will be located on each course and refreshments and snacks at the finish line.
• Admission: Included for all participants will be a ticket to see The Great Passion Play ($35 Value) that is redeemable any time in 2026 or 2027.

🎟️ Pricing Tiers

• Early Bird Special: until July 4th - FR: $20 / 5k: $30 / 5 Mile: $35 / Half: $55
• Holiday Sale: 7/5 to Thanksgiving (11/27) - FR: $25 / 5k: $35 / 5 Mile: $40 / Half: $65
• Regular Price: 11/27 to April 3rd at noon - FR: $25 / 5k: $40 / 5 Mile: $45 / Half: $70
• Run Weekend: (Friday PM & Saturday) - FR: $30 / 5k: $45 / 5 Mile: $50 / Half: $75

📅 Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Early Packet Pickup & Registration: Friday, April 3rd from 3:00 to 7:00 pm
• Race Day Pickup: Saturday, April 4th beginning at 6:30am
• Location: Packet Pickup will take place at The Great Passion Play Ticket Office, 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs AR. 72632

⏰ Start Times on Race Day

• Half Marathon & 5 Mile: at 8:00 am
• 5k & Fun Run: at 8:30 am

For more information, please visit the race page: Passion Play Trail Run.