Submitted by: Kim Eskola, keskola@uca.edu on 10/01/2025
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. The race is sponsored by the Exercise and Sport Science Student Club and the Physical Therapy Student Club.
New in 2025:
1-Mile Fun Run (great for kids & families)
Best Costume Awards – Individual & Group
Registration (No Refunds)
1-Mile
Sept 1 – Oct 4: $15
Oct 5 – Oct 31: $20
Nov 1 (Race Day): $25
Finisher medal included (no shirt)
5K
Sept 1 – Oct 4: $25
Oct 5 – 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