Ghost-to-Gobble
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Ghost-to-Gobble : Conway, AR (UCA campus), November 7, 2026
Ghost-to-Gobble is a community running event held on the University of Central Arkansas campus in Conway, AR. Co-hosted by UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science, the event is operated as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. For 2026, 10% of event profits will benefit UCA Living Unleashed. Remaining proceeds support UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science programs through student scholarships, research initiatives, national conference attendance, and free or low-cost therapy services.
The event program includes multiple distances:
- 1-Mile
- 5K
- 8K
Features and services for 2026 include a new 8K distance, new overall trophies, new age group awards, free photos, and a referral refund incentive (refer five friends to receive a $15 refund, friend must complete registration, maximum refunds $30). Registration is nonrefundable. The 1-mile offers a finisher medal; the 5K and 8K include a finisher medal and event T-shirt when registered by October 9 to guarantee a shirt.
The USATF-certified 5K course passes UCA landmarks such as 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. One aid station will be provided and Conway Fire Department and UCA athletic training coverage will be available.
Packet pick-up is scheduled at UCA Buffalo Alumni Hall on November 4 and 5, with additional pick-up at the start line on race day. Multiple campus parking locations are listed; a home football game that afternoon may affect parking availability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.