Ghost-to-Gobble
- Date Sat 16th November 2024
- Location Conway, Arkansas
- Price $15.00 - $25.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
The Ghost-to-Gobble event, organised by UCA, is set to take place on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, in Conway, Faulkner. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled 5k race that combines Halloween and Thanksgiving themes - so dust off those costumes and turkey suits! The event is USATF certified and will be professionally timed, with top finishers receiving awards. Registration fees support various community initiatives, while the scenic course winds through UCA's campus, passing by iconic landmarks and offering plenty of cheers from students along the way. Packet pickup and race-day registration options are available, so lace up your running shoes and join us for a memorable day of racing and community support. Don't miss out on this exciting event - follow the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k on Facebook for updates and details.
Organiser's Description
Come out and join us November 16th for the inaugural UCA Ghost-to-Gobble 5k, celebrating fall by uniquely combining Halloween and Thanksgiving themes! Cant let go of Halloween? Wear your favorite costume! Cant wait for Thanksgiving? Don your best turkey suit! Are you a Christmas-in-July kinda person? Wear an ugly sweater!
*All participants will receive an event T-shirt and finisher medal
*Award for top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females
_THIS IS A USATF CERTIFIED/SANCTIONED EVENT AND WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY TIMED!_
REGISTRATION (no refunds)
_Adults (>12 years old)_
_Kids (12 years old and younger) _
9/26 - 10/30
Adults $25
Kids $15
10/31 - 11/15 (Shirts cant be guaranteed)
Adults $30
Kids $15
11/16 (Shirts cant be guaranteed)
Adults $35
Kids $15
WHERE IS YOUR MONEY GOING?
We understand how tight funds are today more than ever, which is why we are committed to being 100% transparent on what all of the proceeds are going towards.
- 10% of all proceeds will go towards Community Connections
- Event shirts, medals, and bibs will be covered by registration costs
- Remaining funds will be split evenly between UCAs Exercise & Sport Science and Physical Therapy departments and will go towards:
o Degree-related national conferences
o Research
o Scholarships
o Resources to help continue free therapy for the community through the departments
o Graduation, convocation, orientation, and social events
COURSE
The course goes through UCAs beautiful campus and was carefully designed to take participants by significant UCA landmarks (Farris Center, Estes Stadium, Student Center, Reynolds Performance Hall, Presidents House, Harding Centennial Fountain, Old Main), and along the Stone Dam Creek with tons of cheering students along the route. The course will be equipped with two aid stations and have Conway FD and UCA Athletic Trainers in case of any emergencies.
* Allowed: wheelchairs and other assistive devices
* Not allowed: bikes, pets
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-race packet pick up Friday, November 15 from 11am - 5pm at the Community Care Clinic.
Race day packet pick up by participants (MUST HAVE ID) will be between 6:00-7:30 am at the Packet Pick Up table by the Start Line.
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your bib. *Please wear the race bib front facing in the torso area.
RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS
*Race day registration will be available race day.
Packet Pick Up or Registration 6:00am - 7:30am
Please be at the Start Line by 7:45am
Pre-race announcements begin at 7:45am
National Anthem will be sung with UCA ROTC Color Guard presenting colors at 7:50am
5K Race will start at 8:00am
Award Ceremony begins at 9:00 am.
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.
If youre interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact us!
Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook for event information and exciting updates!
*All participants will receive an event T-shirt and finisher medal
*Award for top 3 overall males and top 3 overall females
_THIS IS A USATF CERTIFIED/SANCTIONED EVENT AND WILL BE PROFESSIONALLY TIMED!_
REGISTRATION (no refunds)
_Adults (>12 years old)_
_Kids (12 years old and younger) _
9/26 - 10/30
Adults $25
Kids $15
10/31 - 11/15 (Shirts cant be guaranteed)
Adults $30
Kids $15
11/16 (Shirts cant be guaranteed)
Adults $35
Kids $15
WHERE IS YOUR MONEY GOING?
We understand how tight funds are today more than ever, which is why we are committed to being 100% transparent on what all of the proceeds are going towards.
- 10% of all proceeds will go towards Community Connections
- Event shirts, medals, and bibs will be covered by registration costs
- Remaining funds will be split evenly between UCAs Exercise & Sport Science and Physical Therapy departments and will go towards:
o Degree-related national conferences
o Research
o Scholarships
o Resources to help continue free therapy for the community through the departments
o Graduation, convocation, orientation, and social events
COURSE
The course goes through UCAs beautiful campus and was carefully designed to take participants by significant UCA landmarks (Farris Center, Estes Stadium, Student Center, Reynolds Performance Hall, Presidents House, Harding Centennial Fountain, Old Main), and along the Stone Dam Creek with tons of cheering students along the route. The course will be equipped with two aid stations and have Conway FD and UCA Athletic Trainers in case of any emergencies.
* Allowed: wheelchairs and other assistive devices
* Not allowed: bikes, pets
PACKET PICKUP
Pre-race packet pick up Friday, November 15 from 11am - 5pm at the Community Care Clinic.
Race day packet pick up by participants (MUST HAVE ID) will be between 6:00-7:30 am at the Packet Pick Up table by the Start Line.
Race will be chip timed with the chip being attached to your bib. *Please wear the race bib front facing in the torso area.
RACE DAY ORDER OF EVENTS
*Race day registration will be available race day.
Packet Pick Up or Registration 6:00am - 7:30am
Please be at the Start Line by 7:45am
Pre-race announcements begin at 7:45am
National Anthem will be sung with UCA ROTC Color Guard presenting colors at 7:50am
5K Race will start at 8:00am
Award Ceremony begins at 9:00 am.
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.
If youre interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact us!
Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook for event information and exciting updates!
Races
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Ghost-to-Gobble 5k Adult Registration
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$25.00
Participants older than 12 years old will be considered adults for this event for registration. -
Ghost-to-Gobble 5k Kids Registration
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 16th November 2024
$15.00
Participants that are 12 years old and younger will be considered kids for this event for registration.
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