Saline Turkey Trot 5k
November 21, 2026
November 27 – 28, 2026
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October 24, 2026
🏃🍂 Arkansas 20K: Three Weeks to Go!Getting ready for 12.4 miles on October 24? Now’s the time to build confidence and fine-tune your race routine!👟 Stay consistent. Stick with training you can comfortably handle. Avoid cramming in extra miles to make up for missed runs.⛰️ Practice controlled hills. Keep your effort steady uphill, even if your pace slows. Save some energy for the miles ahead!💧 Rehearse your fueling. Use your remaining longer runs to practice the breakfast, fluids, and fuel you plan to use on race day.🧦 Test your gear. Make sure your shoes, socks, and clothing work comfortably on a longer outing.😴 Make recovery count. Give yourself easy days and plenty of sleep. As race day approaches, ease back so you arrive feeling fresh.What are you most looking forward to—meeting the challenge, enjoying the fall miles, or crossing that finish line? 👇Race details and registration:salinecountystriders.com/races/arkansas-20k/
👟 EVERY RUNNER & WALKER STARTED SOMEWHERE.Nobody begins with years of experience.There was a first mile.A first walk around the neighborhood.A first pair of running shoes.A first 5K.A first time showing up and wondering, “Am I going to be able to do this?”And somewhere along the way, something changes.That first mile becomes three.Walking becomes a regular habit.A first 5K becomes a favorite race.People you didn't know become friends you look forward to seeing.That's one of the things we love about the running and walking community. 💚You don't have to be great to get started—and you don't have to get started alone.So let's hear some stories!👇 Runners & walkers: What do you remember about YOUR beginning?Maybe it was your first race, the person who got you started, or simply the moment you decided it was time to get moving.Your story might be exactly what someone who's thinking about starting needs to hear today. 🦝Saline County StridersDifferent Paces. Different Goals. One Community.
👟 Where did your miles take you today?Neighborhood streets, a favorite trail, a local park, the treadmill, or a race? Whether you ran or walked, we’d love to hear where you got moving!📍 Drop your location or race name in the comments—and share a photo if you took one. You might help someone discover their next favorite route! 💚
🦃 Ready to trot with us? The Saline Country Striders Turkey Trot 5K is Saturday, Nov. 21 at 8 AM in downtown Benton!Follow the 7-week run/walk plan in the graphic, or train with us at our FREE 6-week Run/Walk Clinic starting Oct. 12. Walkers and runners of all levels are welcome. Racer, our mascot, is already dressed for the occasion! 🦝🏃 Turkey Trot signup: runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/SalineCountyStridersStAnnualTurkeyTrotKLilGobblerRun💚 Free clinic signup: runsignup.com/Race/AR/Bryant/SalineCountyStridersInauguralWalkRunFree6WeekClinic
🦝 STRIDER QUICK TIPSometimes the smartest workout is knowing when not to work out.Running and walking challenge your body. Recovery gives it the opportunity to adapt, rebuild and get ready for the next round of miles. 💚💤 Rest🥤 Rehydrate🍽️ Refuel🚶 Keep easy days easyRemember: Recovery is training, too.👇 Be honest—which is harder for you: getting yourself to exercise or convincing yourself to take a rest day? 😂🦝 Saline County Striders | Run • Walk • Connect
🧠👟 WHY JOIN A RUNNING & WALKING CLUB?Because you don't have to figure everything out by yourself.Running and walking seem pretty simple—until you start having questions. 😂👟 What kind of shoes do I need?🏃 How fast should my easy runs be?🥤 Do I need to carry water?🍌 What should I eat before a race?📈 How do I build mileage safely?🏁 When am I ready for my first 5K?😴 Should I run today or take a rest day?One of the great things about being around other runners and walkers is realizing:Somebody has probably asked the same question before.A running club gives you people to learn from, share experiences with, encourage—and eventually, you'll probably find yourself helping someone who's just getting started too.That's how a community grows. 💚We learn from each other.👇 Experienced runners & walkers: What's ONE thing you wish someone had told you when you were first getting started?🦝 Saline County StridersDifferent Paces. Different Goals. One Community.👉 Ready to Run, Walk & Connect? Learn more about the Striders: salinecountystriders.com/
🦝 TWO WEEKS AWAY! LET'S GET MOVING! 👟Saline County Striders • FREE 6-Week Run/Walk Clinic🚨 RACER IS READY… ARE YOU?! 🚨The countdown is ON! Just TWO WEEKS until our FREE 6-Week Run/Walk Clinic kicks off, and Racer the Raccoon is getting his running shoes ready! 🦝💚Thinking about starting to run? Want to get back into walking? Or just looking for a fun, supportive group to keep you motivated? THIS IS YOUR SIGN TO JOIN US!🏃♂️ Walkers welcome!🏃♀️ Beginner runners welcome!🚶 Run/walkers welcome!💚 ALL PACES WELCOME!No experience needed. No pressure. No one left behind. Just six weeks of encouragement, progress, new friendships, and plenty of Strider spirit!🎉 Did we mention it's completely FREE?Don't wait for the perfect time to get started. Grab a friend, lace up those shoes, and come join the fun!👉 REGISTER FREE TODAY! runsignup.com/Race/AR/Bryant/SalineCountyStridersInauguralWalkRunFree6WeekClinic?fbclid=IwY2xjawU...🦝 Racer says: "Your pace. Your progress. OUR CREW!"TWO WEEKS TO GO! WHO'S JOINING US? 🙌#SalineCountyStriders #RunWalkClinic #AllPacesWelcome #StartMoving #StriderStrong
🦝 STRIDER THIS OR THAT?You get the perfect weather and plenty of time for some miles…But you have to choose ONE:🛣️ ROADOR🌲 TRAILAre you Team ROAD — smooth surface, steady rhythm and just keep cruising?—or—Team TRAIL — trees, dirt, hills and a little adventure along the way? 😎🏃♂️🚶♀️ Runners AND walkers—we want your vote!👇 Drop 🛣️ ROAD or 🌲 TRAIL in the comments.And no fair saying BOTH. You have to pick! 😂🦝 Saline County StridersRun • Walk • Connect