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: $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 – 6:00–7:30am at Start Line (ID required)
 

Race Day Schedule (subject to change)

6:00 – 7:30am: Packet Pick-Up / Registration
7:45am: Pre-race announcements
7:50am: National Anthem with UCA ROTC Color Guard
8:00am: 5K Start
9:00am: 1-mile Start
9:30am: 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 Special Olympics Arkansas
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

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