Passion Play Trail Run

Eureka Springs, United States • 4 Apr 2026

Event overview

The Passion Play Trail Run is the 3rd annual race held at The Great Passion Play grounds in Eureka Springs, Arkansas on April 4, 2026. The event is presented by The Great Passion Play and I:40 Race Services and uses trails that are part of the Oz Trail System of Northwest Arkansas. Registration benefits include an event t-shirt for participants who register by March 20, a cast finishers medal for all finishers, aid stations on each course, finish-line refreshments and snacks, and a ticket to see The Great Passion Play redeemable any time in 2026 or 2027.

Packet pickup and registration are available Friday, April 3 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm, and on race day beginning at 6:30 am. Packet pickup takes place at The Great Passion Play Ticket Office, 935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs, AR 72632. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Courses

  • Fun Run - all-road course to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue and loop around the grounds.
  • 5k Trail Run - redesigned after 2024 feedback to stay more on top of the hill and cross the Passion Play stage.
  • 5 Mile Trail Run - starts at the Christ of the Ozarks and follows trails including Genesis, Holy Roller, Passover, and Revelation.
  • Half Marathon - combination of the 5 Mile and 5k courses, three laps adding to 13.1 miles.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon Trail Run
5 mi
5 Mile Trail Run
5 km
5k Trail Run
Fun Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run rugged Ozark trails around Lake Leatherwood in a 120 mile team trail relay April 10 and 11, 2026 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Teams of 4 to 8 share the course as each runner completes three trail legs totaling about 15 miles.