Ghost-to-Gobble
- Date Sat 1st November 2025
- Time 8:00AM CDT
- Location Conway, Arkansas
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a spooktacular celebration of fall at the Ghost-to-Gobble event on Saturday, November 1, 2025, in Conway, Faulkner! This exciting race uniquely blends the festive spirits of Halloween and Thanksgiving, allowing participants to don their favorite costumes or holiday attire while they run. Choose from a thrilling 5K course or a fun 1-mile race, perfect for all ages! The scenic route will take you through the picturesque University of Central Arkansas campus, showcasing iconic landmarks and offering plenty of cheering support along the way.
Join in the fun and camaraderie as you race to the finish line, where all participants will earn a finisher's medal and a guaranteed event T-shirt if registered by October 31st. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, this USATF certified and professionally timed event is not to be missed! Registration opens soon, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and festive cheer at the Ghost-to-Gobble 5K!
Join in the fun and camaraderie as you race to the finish line, where all participants will earn a finisher's medal and a guaranteed event T-shirt if registered by October 31st. With awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, this USATF certified and professionally timed event is not to be missed! Registration opens soon, so mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable day filled with community spirit and festive cheer at the Ghost-to-Gobble 5K!
Organiser's Description
**UNDER CONSTRUCTION! INFORMATION BEING UPDATED FOR GHOST-TO-GOBBLE 2025 NOVEMBER 1ST! REGISTRATION NOT OPEN YET**
Exciting additions coming in 2025, including a 1-mile course!
Prices currently visible are placeholders, but should be close to that price
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 a finisher medal, as well as a guaranteed event T-shirt if registered before Oct 31st order deadline
*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 - 10/31
Adults $25
Kids $15
11/1 - 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 - 4pm at the UCA Doyne Health Science Center suite 130.
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!
Exciting additions coming in 2025, including a 1-mile course!
Prices currently visible are placeholders, but should be close to that price
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 a finisher medal, as well as a guaranteed event T-shirt if registered before Oct 31st order deadline
*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 - 10/31
Adults $25
Kids $15
11/1 - 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 - 4pm at the UCA Doyne Health Science Center suite 130.
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
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$27.50
OPENS 09 SEPParticipants older than 12 years old will be considered adults for this event for registration. -
Ghost-to-Gobble 5k Kids Registration
Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 09 SEPParticipants that are 12 years old and younger will be considered kids for this event for registration. -
Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Miler Adult Registration
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 09 SEP -
Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Miler Kids Registration
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 1st November 2025 (8:00AM CDT)
$16.90
OPENS 09 SEP
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