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Passion Play Trail Run

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Eureka Springs, Arkansas, United States

calendar_today 04 Apr, 2026

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Passion Play Trail Run

About the Event

The 3rd Annual Passion Play Trail Run - Presented by The Great Passion Play & I:40 Race Services

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.
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.  We are going to stay more "on top of the hill" that the passion play amphitheater and the Christ of Ozark Statue sits on.  This course will still be a challenge but will be much easier on runners and will also take in much more of the scenic aspects of the grounds including running across the stage of the passion play and going by the tabernacle and other great aspects of the Holy Land Tour. 

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, Genesis, and then finishes by going through the gates of Old City of Jerusalem (See Map Below). 

Half Marathon Trail Run:
This will be a combination of the 5k and 5 Mile Courses.  Starts by running to the Christ of the Ozarks Statue on the 5 Mile Course, then the 5k course, and then a backwards loop of the 5-mile course.  The 3 laps (5 miles, 3.1 miles, and 5 miles), added up to 13.1 miles. 

Registration Details & Prices: 
- All Participants that register by March 20th will get an event t-shirt! (first come first serve for sign-ups after March 20th)
-All finishers will get a cast finishers medal when completing the run.
-Aid station(s) will be located on each course and refreshments and snacks at the finish line. 
​-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. 

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 

Schedule for Passion Play Trail Run Weekend:
Early Packet Pickup & Registration: 
Friday, April 3rd from 3:00 to 7:00 pm
​Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration:
Saturday, April 4th beginning at 6:30am
Packet Pickup will take place at The Great Passion Play Ticket Office
935 Passion Play Road, Eureka Springs AR. 72632
Run Start Times on Saturday, April 4th:
Half Marathon & 5 Mile at 8:00 am 
5k & Fun Run at 8:30 am 

Races Offered

5 Mile Trail Run

Apr 04, 2026

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$35.00

Half Marathon Trail Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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08:00

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$55.00

5k Trail Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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$30.00

Fun Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:30

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$20.00

5 Mile Trail Run

Apr 04, 2026

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$35.00

5k Trail Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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$30.00

Fun Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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$20.00

Half Marathon Trail Run

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$55.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Eureka Springs.

thermostat Temperature
10.2° / 20.7°
wb_sunny Feels like
7.0° / 17.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
9h 27m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.2 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
—
air Avg wind speed
13.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
64.9%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:40
nightlight Sunset
19:49

About Eureka Springs

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Eureka Springs is a quaint resort town in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, with eclectic dining and shopping, art galleries and local crafts. The massive Beaver Lake is just outside of town. It is a Victorian village and has a European look and feel, with Victorian cottages and homes on steep winding streets.

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