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

Conway, Arkansas, United States View on map
Nov 07, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

After two incredible years, Ghost-to-Gobble is back for 2026 and bigger than ever! Co-hosted by UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science, this unique fall favorite brings together the community for a fun, festive event on UCA’s beautiful campus. Whether you are racing for a personal best, jogging with friends, walking with family, pushing a stroller, or simply coming out to enjoy the atmosphere, all are welcome at Ghost-to-Gobble.


Ghost-to-Gobble operates as a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit event. For the 2026 race, 10% of profits will benefit UCA Living Unleashed, a nonprofit organization that raises and trains highly skilled companion dogs through Canine Companions for Independence for individuals with disabilities. These dogs serve in life-changing roles as service, assistance, hearing, and facility dogs. Remaining proceeds directly support the UCA Physical Therapy and Exercise & Sport Science programs through student scholarships, research initiatives, national conference attendance, and free or low-cost therapy services for the community.


New in 2026:

  • New distance announced at SoMa Mile June 5!
  • New custom trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Male & Female for each race
  • New age group awards
  • FREE photos

Registration (NO REFUNDS due to event planning complexity)

We’re excited to partner with SoMa Main Street Mile on June 5 for our 2026 registration launch! A special ONE-DAY ONLY launch price will be available, but you must physically be present at SoMa to register at the Ghost-to-Gobble booth. https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/LittleRock/TheSoMaMainStreetMile 

1-Mile
Jun 6 – Aug 31: $15
Sep 1 – Oct 31: $20
Nov 1 – Nov 7: $25 
Finisher medal included (no shirt)

5K
Jun 6 – Aug 31: $20
Sep 1 – Oct 31: $25
Nov 1 – Nov 7: $35 
Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 2nd to guarantee shirt)

NEW DISTANCE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Jun 6 – Aug 31: 
Sep 1 – Oct 31: 
Nov 1 – Nov 7: 
Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 2nd to guarantee shirt)

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 (ID required!)

Wed, Nov 4 – UCA Buffalo Alumni Hall (11am – 6pm)
Thu, Nov 5 – UCA Buffalo Alumni Hall (11am – 6pm)
Race Day – 5:30–7:30am at Start Line
 

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.
 

Stay Connected

Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook and Instagram for event information and exciting updates!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us!

Pick your distance

Running

Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile

Participants older than 12 years old will be considered adults for this event for registration.

Nov 07, 2026 1.6K 9:00 AM
$20.00
Open

Ghost-to-Gobble 5k

Participants older than 12 years old will be considered adults for this event for registration.

Nov 07, 2026 5K 8:00 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Conway, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 9.3° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 20.1°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 7.5° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 20.2°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
16.6
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
3.1mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
70.6%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on November 7, 2026 (CST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on November 7, 2026 (CST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 33m

The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 5:10 PM local time (CST) in Conway on November 7, 2026 — 10h 33m of daylight.

Course

No course map published yet.

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 12 Conway events

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