Sat, Apr 3, 2027

Passion Play Trail Run

Eureka Springs, AR

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

1K5K5 MilesHalf Marathon

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Jan 1, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Passion Play Trail Run

The course runs through the grounds of a large outdoor religious theater on genuine Ozark trail, rooted and hilly. Every distance passes the Christ of the Ozarks statue. The longer routes wind through named trail segments, dip around a body of water on the grounds, and pass through a recreation of an ancient walled city. The shorter course crosses the amphitheater stage itself.

Packet pickup is available the evening before at the ticket office on the property, with race-morning pickup opening early. Aid stations are out on the courses, and there are refreshments and snacks waiting at the finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

36finishers

34:52winner

54:05median

1:34:08cutoff

Top 3: Mike Woodham (34:52) · Jeff Reeves (35:23) · Michael Simkins (37:31)

5 Miles · 2026 results

28finishers

45:34winner

1:16:37median

2:18:01cutoff

Top 3: Patrick Free (45:34) · Lydia Marsh (48:13) · Dylan Morton (48:29)

13.1 Miles · 2026 results

28finishers

1:52:17winner

2:47:04median

3:53:06cutoff

Top 3: Jacob Marshall (1:52:17) · Kobe Miller (2:12:38) · Luis Lemus (2:13:00)

The Passion Play Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1K4/3/2027 08:30$25

5K4/3/2027 08:30$35

5 Miles4/3/2027 08:00$40

13.1 Miles4/3/2027 07:30$70

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Common Questions About the Passion Play Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Passion Play Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 54:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:34:08, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Passion Play Trail Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (36 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Passion Play Trail Run?

The 5K winner ran 34:52 while the median finisher took 54:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.