
Saline Turkey Trot 5k
November 21, 2026

November 27 – 28, 2026
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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π¦ STRIDER QUICK TIP: BUILD GRADUALLYFeeling good and ready to do more? That's greatβbut you don't have to increase everything at once.If you're adding more distance, consider keeping the effort comfortable.If you're adding faster or harder workouts, be cautious about piling on a bunch of extra miles at the same time.π More miles = additional training stressβ‘ More intensity = additional training stressπ Both together = a bigger jump than you may realizeYour body needs time to adapt to the work you're asking it to do.The goal isn't to see how much training you can cram into one week.It's to build fitness you can keep building on. πSmall steps + consistency can add up to BIG progress.π Which is more tempting for youβadding extra miles or running faster than you planned? ππ¦ Saline County StridersRun β’ Walk β’ Connect
πββοΈπΆββοΈ WHAT MAKES A GREAT RUN OR WALK?You know those days when everything just seems to click?Maybe it'sβ¦π€οΈ Perfect weatherπ΅ A great playlistπ Your favorite shoesπ
A beautiful sunriseπ¬ Good conversationπ² A favorite routeβ±οΈ A surprisingly good paceπ’ Or forgetting about pace altogether!Sometimes the best miles aren't the fastest ones.They're simply the ones that leave you thinkingβ¦βI'm really glad I got out there today.β ππ Finish this sentence:A great run or walk needs ____________.Let's see what the Saline County running & walking community comes up with! π¦Saline County StridersRun β’ Walk β’ Connect
ππ TWO WEEKS TO GO! ππThe Arkansas 20K is almost hereβand 12.4 miles sounds better when youβve got great company! πJoin us Saturday, October 24, in Benton. Whether youβre chasing a goal, building toward a fall marathon, or ready for a new challenge, letβs make some miles and memories together!π Boys & Girls Club of Saline County at the River Center complexβ° Regular start: 8 AMπ
Early start: 7 AM for those needing extra timeπ Finish cutoff: 11 AM for everyoneGrab your running buddy, lace up, and get ready for a little fall adventure!π Register: runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/Arkansas20kWhoβs joining us? π Drop a π below and tag someone youβd love to see at the starting line!
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The Arkansas 20k is on Saturday October 24, 2026. It includes the following events: Arkansas 20K and Arkansas 20k - Early start.

