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Welcome to the second annual Saving Grace - Arkansas "Race For Grace 5K/10K/1 Mile Fun Run! This event is to raise awareness and funds for Saving Grace - Arkansas, a nonprofit addiction recovery program for women. We hope you enjoy your running experience, along with the vendors, refreshments, music and more!
Register by 3/31/26 to be guaranteed an official R4G tee and medal!
10K Course Link: Saving Grace - Race For Grace 10K · Ride with GPS
5K Course Link: Saving Grace - Race For Grace 5K · Ride with GPS
1 Mile Course Link: Saving Grace Race For Race1 Mile Fun Run · Ride with GPS
Under Construction!
We're busy updating the website for 2026's event November 7. Stand by for exciting new information!!
Important Online & Raceday Registration Change!
For those who aren't registered yet but intend on signing up, online registration will have to close TOMORROW (10.31) at 9pm! You CAN register on raceday (11.1); however, it will have to be in person with cash or CashApp. If cash, please try exact cash. There will be a table next to the finish line that can get you squared away.
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.
New in 2025:
1-Mile Fun Run (great for kids & families)
Best Costume Awards – Individual & Group
Registration (No Refunds)
1-Mile
[DEL: Sept 1 – Sept 30: $15 :DEL]
Oct 1 – Oct 31: $20
Nov 1 (Race Day): $25
Finisher medal included (no shirt)
5K
[DEL: Sept 1 – Sept 30: $25 :DEL]
Oct 1 – 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 (ID required!)
Friday, Oct 31 – UCA Doyne Health Science Center (11am – 6pm)
Race Day – 6:00–7:30am at Start Line
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
8:30am: Awards Ceremony
9:00-10:00am: Empire Yoga
9:00am: 1-Mile Start
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
Proceeds & Impact
Your registration supports:
10% to Special Olympics Arkansas
Remaining funds split between UCA Exercise & Sport Science & Physical Therapy Departments, funding:
Research & scholarships
National conferences
Free community therapy services
Student events (graduation, orientation, social)
Stay Connected
Find the Ghost-to-Gobble 5k event on Facebook and Instagram for event information and exciting updates!
Interested in sponsoring? Contact us!
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