
Saline Turkey Trot 5k
November 21, 2026

November 27 – 28, 2026
Our club is growing, and weβd love to have YOU join us! πββοΈπββοΈWhether youβre just getting started, getting back into running, or chasing your next finish line, come meet some fellow runners and share a few miles. Itβs easier to show up when you have people to look forward to!Interested in joining us? Drop a comment or send us a message. And if youβre already part of the crew, tag a friend youβd love to bring along! π
BYA on the Parkway 5K & 10KStart time officially moved to 4:30PM due to daylight savings time ending.
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The BYA on the Parkway 5K & 10K is on Saturday November 7, 2026. It includes the following events: 5K, 10K, and Virtual Run/Walk.
Photos from Benton, Arkansas Parks and Recreation's post
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How far could you go with a little encouragement and a whole lot of community?Join the Saline County Striders for the 15th Annual Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge, November 27β28 at Sunset Lake in Benton! Run or walk a flat, looped course, with aid-station support and friendly faces along the way. Whether youβre chasing a distance goal or trying something new, all paces are welcome! πββοΈπΆββοΈAll three events currently show full, but waiting lists are available. Check out the details and join a waiting list here:runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/Sunset61224HourEnduranceChallenge
π DON'T WAIT UNTIL YOU'RE βREADY.ββI need to get in better shape first.ββI want to get a little faster before I join.ββI can't run very far yet.βWe have a better idea:Come as you are. πRunning and walking communities aren't just for people who have already reached their goals. They're for people working toward them.Maybe you're starting with a walk around the block.Maybe you're training for your first 5K.Maybe you've been running for 20 years.There's room for all of it.π Run.πΆ Walk.πββοΈπΆ Run/walk.π Just keep moving forward.You don't have to get ready for the Striders.The Striders can be part of your journey.π¦ Saline County StridersDifferent Paces. Different Goals. One Community.π Ready to Run, Walk & Connect? Let us know in the comments or message us!
π¦ Bring your flock to downtown Benton!Join the Saline County Striders for the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K! Run, walk, or mix a little of bothβcome enjoy a festive morning with family, friends, and neighbors.π
Saturday, November 21, 2026β° 8:00 AMπ Start: Corner of Market & Sevier, downtown Bentonπ
Finisher medalsπ Family fun and community spiritπ Register by November 12 for a race shirt!Whether youβre chasing a finish time or enjoying the miles together, weβd love to see you there!π Register: runsignup.com/SalineCountyStridersTurkeyTrot5KWhoβs joining your flock? Tag your running or walking buddy! π¦
π FALL RUNNING & WALKING TIPCooler temperatures can make those miles feel pretty amazingβbut fall also brings shorter days.If you're heading out around sunrise or sunset:π¦ Carry a light or wear a headlampβ¨ Add reflective or high-visibility gearπ Assume drivers don't see youπ Stay alert at intersections and drivewaysπ Choose well-lit routes when possibleOne simple rule:Don't just make sure YOU can see. Make sure others can see YOU.A little preparation can make those beautiful fall miles safer and more enjoyable. ππ What's your must-have for dark runs or walks: HEADLAMP π¦ or REFLECTIVE GEAR β¨?π¦ Saline County StridersRun β’ Walk β’ Connect


