# 4th Annual Ghost-to-Gobble 1-Mile, 5k, & 8k - **When:** Fri, Nov 5, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT - **Where:** 201 Donaghey Ave, Conway, AR, 72035 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-170930-4th-annual-ghost-to-gobble-1-mile-5k-8k ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Conway/GhostToGobble?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description 2027 INFORMATION COMING SOON! FOLLOW OUR FACEBOOK TO STAY UP TO DATE!   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 8k distance! New custom trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Overall Male & Female for each race New age group awards FREE photos New referral refund incentive! Refer 5 friends, get $15 refund (friend must complete registration to count, max refunds $30)     Registration (NO REFUNDS due to event planning complexity) 1-Mile Jun 6 – Aug 31: $15 Sep 1 – Nov 6 (noon): $20 Finisher medal included (to maintain lower registration cost to make the race accessible to more participants, no giveaway shirt for 1-mile) 5K Jun 6 – Aug 31: $25 Sep 1 – Nov 6 (noon): $35 Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 9th to guarantee shirt) 8K Jun 6 – Aug 31: $35 Sep 1 – Nov 6 (noon): $45 Finisher medal & event T-shirt (MUST register by Oct 9th to guarantee shirt)     Awards We have revamped our award categories and prizes for 2026! Overall Male & Female New Ghost-to-Gobble trophies will be given to the top 3 male & female participants in the 1-mile, 5k, and 8k races. (If you are a top-3 overall finisher, you are excluded from age-group awards)  NEW Age Group Categories Trophies will be given to the top (1st place) male & female participant in the below age-group categories for the 1-mile, 5k, and 8k races.  <14 15-24 25-24 25-34 35-44 45-54 55-64 >65     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 for 1-Mile & 5k, 2 aid stations for 8k. Conway FD & UCA AT coverage for safety     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! --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-170930-4th-annual-ghost-to-gobble-1-mile-5k-8k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-170930-4th-annual-ghost-to-gobble-1-mile-5k-8k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).