Ghost-to-Gobble 5k & 1-Mile

Under Construction! We're busy updating the website for 2026's event November 7. Stand by for exciting new information!! Important Online & Raceday Registration Change! For those who aren't registered yet but intend on signing up, online registration will have to close TOMORROW (10.31) at 9pm! You CAN register on raceday (11.1); however, it will have to be in person with cash or CashApp. If cash, please try exact cash. There will be a table next to the finish line that can get you squared away. After an incredibly successful inaugural race in 2024, we’re thrilled to bring the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k back for 2025…bigger, bolder, and even more festive! This year, we're thrilled to announce that Special Olympics Arkansas will be the recipient of 10% of all profits from this event! Also this year, we’re excited to add a family-friendly 1-mile fun run and Best Costume Award! Whether you show up in your spookiest Halloween gear, your best turkey trot outfit, or even a holiday sweater for you Christmas-in-July folk, you’ll join hundreds of runners racing through UCA’s beautiful campus, cheered on every step of the way. New in 2025: 1-Mile Fun Run (great for kids & families)Best Costume Awards – Individual & Group Registration (No Refunds) 1-Mile Sept 1 – Sept 30: $15Oct 1 – Oct 31: $20Nov 1 (Race Day): $25Finisher medal included (no shirt) 5K Sept 1 – Sept 30: $25Oct 1 – Oct 31: $35Nov 1 (Race Day): $45 Finisher medal & guaranteed event T-shirt if registered by Oct 3rd Awards for Top 3 Overall Males & Females Course The USATF-certified 5K course winds through UCA landmarks (Estes Stadium, Reynolds Performance Hall, Harding Fountain, Old Main, Stone Dam Creek). Wheelchairs/assistive devices welcomeBikes & pets not allowed1 aid station, Conway FD & UCA AT coverage Packet Pick-Up (ID required!) Friday, Oct 31 – UCA Doyne Health Science Center (11am – 6pm)Race Day – 6:00–7:30am at Start Line Race Day Schedule (subject to change) 6:00 – 7:30am: Packet Pick-Up / Registration7:45am: Pre-race announcements7:50am: National Anthem with UCA ROTC Color Guard8:00am: 5K Start8:30am: Awards Ceremony9:00-10:00am: Empire Yoga9:00am: 1-Mile Start Parking Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts: 2150 Bruce St. Conway, AR. 72035 Student Success & Veterans Resource Center: 302 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR. 72035 Donaghey Hall: 244 Elizabeth St. Conway, AR. 72034 Bear Baseball Stadium: 2400 Bruce St. Conway, AR. 72034 - There will be a home football game that afternoon, so parking may be difficult in this area. Proceeds & Impact Your registration supports: 10% to Special Olympics ArkansasRemaining funds split between UCA Exercise & Sport Science & Physical Therapy Departments, funding:- Research & scholarships- National conferences- Free community therapy services- Student events (graduation, orientation, social) Stay Connected Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook and Instagram for event information and exciting updates!Interested in sponsoring? Contact us!