After an incredibly successful inaugural race in 2024, were thrilled to bring the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k back for 2025bigger, bolder, and even more festive! This year were 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, youll join hundreds of runners racing through UCAs 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: $15
Oct 1 Oct 31: $20
Nov 1 (Race Day): $25
_Finisher medal included (no shirt)_

5K

Sept 1 Sept 30: $25
Oct 1 Oct 31: $35
Nov 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 welcome
Bikes & pets not allowed
1 aid station, Conway FD & UCA AT coverage


PACKET PICK-UP

Thursday, Oct 30 UCA Doyne Health Science Center (11am 4pm)
Friday, Oct 31 UCA Doyne Health Science Center (11am 4pm)
Race Day 630am at Start Line (ID required)


RACE DAY SCHEDULE (subject to change)

6:00 7 Packet Pick-Up / Registration
7 Pre-race announcements
7 National Anthem with UCA ROTC Color Guard
8 5K Start
9 1-mile Start
9 Awards Ceremony


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 Arkansas Special Olympics
Remaining 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!