4th Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k
- Date Sat 6th November 2027
- Time 7:30AM CDT
- Location Conway, Arkansas
- Price $16.90 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 5 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the 4th Annual Ghost-to-Gobble event on Saturday, November 6, 2027, in the beautiful city of Conway, Faulkner! This lively and festive occasion invites participants of all ages to join in a celebration of community spirit through fun races. Choose from three exciting distances: a 1-Mile fun run, a 5K, or an 8K challenge, each designed to cater to runners, joggers, walkers, and families alike. This year, participants can look forward to new custom trophies for the top finishers, expanded age group awards, and even a referral refund incentive for those who bring their friends along!
Not only is Ghost-to-Gobble a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the crisp fall air and scenic UCA campus, but it also supports a great cause. Ten percent of the event’s profits will benefit UCA Living Unleashed, a nonprofit that trains companion dogs for individuals with disabilities. With a USATF-certified 5K course that showcases UCA landmarks, this event promises to be both thrilling and heartwarming. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join us in this wonderful celebration of fitness, community, and giving back!
Not only is Ghost-to-Gobble a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the crisp fall air and scenic UCA campus, but it also supports a great cause. Ten percent of the event’s profits will benefit UCA Living Unleashed, a nonprofit that trains companion dogs for individuals with disabilities. With a USATF-certified 5K course that showcases UCA landmarks, this event promises to be both thrilling and heartwarming. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and join us in this wonderful celebration of fitness, community, and giving back!
Organiser's Description
2027 INFORMATION COMING SOON! FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE!
After two incredible years, Ghost-to-Gobble is back for 2026 and bigger than ever! Co-hosted by UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science, this unique fall favorite brings together the community for a fun, festive event on UCAs beautiful campus. Whether you are racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, walking with family, pushing a stroller, or simply coming out to enjoy the atmosphere, all are welcome at Ghost-to-Gobble.
Ghost-to-Gobble operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit event. For the 2026 race, 10% OF PROFITS WILL BENEFIT UCA LIVING UNLEASHED, a nonprofit organization that raises and trains highly skilled companion dogs through Canine Companions for Independence for individuals with disabilities. These dogs serve in life-changing roles as service, assistance, hearing, and facility dogs. Remaining proceeds directly support the UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science programs through student scholarships, research initiatives, national conference attendance, and free or low-cost therapy services for the community.
NEW IN 2026:
* New 8k distance!
* New custom trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Male & Female for each race
* New age group awards
* FREE photos
* New referral refund incentive! Refer 5 friends, get $15 refund (friend must complete registration to count, max refunds $30)
REGISTRATION (NO REFUNDS due to event planning complexity)
1-MILE
Jun 6 Aug 31: $15
Sep 1 Nov 6 (noon): $20
Finisher medal included (to maintain lower registration cost to make the race accessible to more participants, no giveaway shirt for 1-mile)
5K
Jun 6 Aug 31: $25
Sep 1 Nov 6 (noon): $35
Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 9th to guarantee shirt)
8K
Jun 6 Aug 31: $35
Sep 1 Nov 6 (noon): $45
Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 9th to guarantee shirt)
AWARDS
We have revamped our award categories and prizes for 2026!
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
New Ghost-to-Gobble trophies will be given to the top 3 male & female participants in the 1-mile, 5k, and 8k races. (If you are a top-3 overall finisher, you are excluded from age-group awards)
NEW AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
Trophies will be given to the top (1st place) male & female participant in the below age-group categories for the 1-mile, 5k, and 8k races.
<14
15-24
25-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
>65
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 welcome
Bikes & pets not allowed
1 aid station for 1-Mile & 5k, 2 aid stations for 8k. Conway FD & UCA AT coverage for safety
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook and Instagram for event information and exciting updates!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us!
After two incredible years, Ghost-to-Gobble is back for 2026 and bigger than ever! Co-hosted by UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science, this unique fall favorite brings together the community for a fun, festive event on UCAs beautiful campus. Whether you are racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, walking with family, pushing a stroller, or simply coming out to enjoy the atmosphere, all are welcome at Ghost-to-Gobble.
Ghost-to-Gobble operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit event. For the 2026 race, 10% OF PROFITS WILL BENEFIT UCA LIVING UNLEASHED, a nonprofit organization that raises and trains highly skilled companion dogs through Canine Companions for Independence for individuals with disabilities. These dogs serve in life-changing roles as service, assistance, hearing, and facility dogs. Remaining proceeds directly support the UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science programs through student scholarships, research initiatives, national conference attendance, and free or low-cost therapy services for the community.
NEW IN 2026:
* New 8k distance!
* New custom trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Male & Female for each race
* New age group awards
* FREE photos
* New referral refund incentive! Refer 5 friends, get $15 refund (friend must complete registration to count, max refunds $30)
REGISTRATION (NO REFUNDS due to event planning complexity)
1-MILE
Jun 6 Aug 31: $15
Sep 1 Nov 6 (noon): $20
Finisher medal included (to maintain lower registration cost to make the race accessible to more participants, no giveaway shirt for 1-mile)
5K
Jun 6 Aug 31: $25
Sep 1 Nov 6 (noon): $35
Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 9th to guarantee shirt)
8K
Jun 6 Aug 31: $35
Sep 1 Nov 6 (noon): $45
Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 9th to guarantee shirt)
AWARDS
We have revamped our award categories and prizes for 2026!
OVERALL MALE & FEMALE
New Ghost-to-Gobble trophies will be given to the top 3 male & female participants in the 1-mile, 5k, and 8k races. (If you are a top-3 overall finisher, you are excluded from age-group awards)
NEW AGE GROUP CATEGORIES
Trophies will be given to the top (1st place) male & female participant in the below age-group categories for the 1-mile, 5k, and 8k races.
<14
15-24
25-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
>65
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 welcome
Bikes & pets not allowed
1 aid station for 1-Mile & 5k, 2 aid stations for 8k. Conway FD & UCA AT coverage for safety
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.
STAY CONNECTED
Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook and Instagram for event information and exciting updates!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us!
Races
-
Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 6th November 2027 (9:00AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 05 JUN 27 -
Ghost-to-Gobble 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th November 2027 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 05 JUN 27 -
Ghost-to-Gobble 8k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 6th November 2027 (7:30AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 05 JUN 27
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewLocation
201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, 72035, AR, United States
Who's In
See who else is doing this event
Be the first
No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?
4th Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k
