Ghost-to-Gobble 5K
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Event overview
The 3rd Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 5k & 1-Mile takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR (201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR 72035). The event includes separate adult and kids entries and features a family-friendly 1-mile fun run and a Best Costume Award for individual and group costumes.
Distances
- 5K
- 1 Mile
Registration and packet pick-up
The event offers paid registration for adult and kids categories. Registration opens in September 2026. Registration is nonrefundable. Packet pick-up is available the day before at the UCA Doyne Health Science Center and on race day at the start line; ID is required for packet pick-up.
Course and race details
The USATF-certified 5K course runs through UCA landmarks, including Estes Stadium, Reynolds Performance Hall, Harding Fountain, Old Main, and Stone Dam Creek. Wheelchairs and assistive devices are welcome. Bikes and pets are not allowed. The event provides one aid station and medical coverage from Conway Fire Department and UCA athletic trainers.
Awards, parking and proceeds
The 5K includes overall awards for top finishers and costume awards for the 1-mile and 5K. Suggested parking locations include Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts, Student Success & Veterans Resource Center, Donaghey Hall, and Bear Baseball Stadium. Ten percent of event proceeds go to Special Olympics Arkansas; remaining funds support UCA Exercise & Sport Science and Physical Therapy departments for research, scholarships, conferences, community therapy services, and student events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
