
Saline Turkey Trot 5k
November 21, 2026

November 27 – 28, 2026
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
π βI'M NOT REALLY A RUNNERβ¦βWe hear versions of this all the time.βI walk more than I run.ββI'm pretty slow.ββI've never raced.ββI'm just getting started.ββI only do a few miles.βHere's the thingβ¦None of those disqualify you from being part of a running & walking community. πThe Saline County Striders isn't just for the fastest runners or people training for marathons.π RunnersπΆ WalkersπββοΈπΆ Run/walkersπ Racersπ± Beginnersπ People who simply want to stay activeDifferent paces. Different goals. One community.If you've been watching from the sidelines because you weren't sure you'd fit in, consider this your invitation. π¦π There's a place for your pace with the Striders.π Ready to Run, Walk & Connect? Join the Striders:
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