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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Passion Play Trail Run 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
36finishers
34:52winner
54:05median
1:34:08cutoff
Top 3: Mike Woodham (34:52) · Jeff Reeves (35:23) · Michael Simkins (37:31)
5 Miles Results · 2026
28finishers
45:34winner
1:16:37median
2:18:01cutoff
Top 3: Patrick Free (45:34) · Lydia Marsh (48:13) · Dylan Morton (48:29)
Half Marathon Results · 2026
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.
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 Nov 12, 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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