Ghost-to-Gobble 5k & 1-Mile

Ghost-to-Gobble 5k & 1-Mile Race Information

<p>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&#39;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.</p> <p><strong>New in 2025:</strong></p> <p>1-Mile Fun Run (great for kids &amp; families)<br />Best Costume Awards – Individual &amp; Group<br /> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Registration (No Refunds)</strong></span></span></p> <p><strong>1-Mile</strong></p> <p>Sept 1 – Sept 30: $15<br />Oct 1 – Oct 31: $20<br />Nov 1 (Race Day): $25<br /><em>Finisher medal included (no shirt)</em></p> <p><strong>5K</strong></p> <p>Sept 1 – Sept 30: $25<br />Oct 1 – Oct 31: $35<br />Nov 1 (Race Day): $45<br /><em> Finisher medal &amp; guaranteed event T-shirt if registered by Oct 3rd</em><br /><em> Awards for Top 3 Overall Males &amp; Females</em><br /> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Course</strong></span></span></p> <p>The USATF-certified 5K course winds through UCA landmarks (Estes Stadium, Reynolds Performance Hall, Harding Fountain, Old Main, Stone Dam Creek).</p> <p>Wheelchairs/assistive devices welcome<br />Bikes &amp; pets not allowed<br />1 aid station, Conway FD &amp; UCA AT coverage<br /> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Packet Pick-Up</strong></span></span></p> <p>Thursday, Oct 30 – UCA Doyne Health Science Center (11am – 4pm)<br />Friday, Oct 31 – UCA Doyne Health Science Center (11am – 4pm)<br />Race Day – 6:00–7:30am at Start Line (ID required)<br /> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Race Day Schedule</strong></span> (subject to change)</span></p> <p>6:00 – 7:30am: Packet Pick-Up / Registration<br />7:45am: Pre-race announcements<br />7:50am: National Anthem with UCA ROTC Color Guard<br />8:00am: 5K Start<br />9:00am: 1-mile Start<br />9:30am: Awards Ceremony<br /> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Parking</span></strong></span></p> <p><em>Windgate Center for Fine &amp; Performing Arts</em>: 2150 Bruce St. Conway, AR. 72035</p> <p><em>Student Success &amp; Veterans Resource Center</em>: 302 Donaghey Ave. Conway, AR. 72035</p> <p><em>Donaghey Hall</em>: 244 Elizabeth St. Conway, AR. 72034</p> <p><em>Bear Baseball Stadium</em>: 2400 Bruce St. Conway, AR. 72034</p> <p>-       There will be a home football game that afternoon, so parking may be difficult in this area.</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:14pt"><strong>Proceeds &amp; Impact</strong></span></span></p> <p>Your registration supports:</p> <p>10% to Special Olympics Arkansas<br />Remaining funds split between UCA Exercise &amp; Sport Science &amp; Physical Therapy Departments, funding:<br />Research &amp; scholarships<br />National conferences<br />Free community therapy services<br />Student events (graduation, orientation, social)<br /> </p> <p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="font-size:14pt">Stay Connected</span></strong></span></p> <p>Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook and Instagram for event information and exciting updates!<br />Interested in sponsoring? Contact us!</p>