
Saline Turkey Trot 5k
November 21, 2026

November 27 – 28, 2026
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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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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


