Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k

Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k takes place in Benton, Arkansas, on November 21, 2026, with the 5K starting at 8:00 a.m. The race is organized by the Saline County Striders Run/Walk Club, and you can either chase a personal running goal or enjoy a relaxed outing with family and friends. Proceeds help restore the historic Old River Bridge, built in 1891, and develop local recreation areas. Every finisher receives a medal, exclusive shirts go to those who register before the cutoff date, and the top finishers are awarded medals as well.

Held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, this 5K is a natural way to start a holiday tradition, whether you run it hard or walk it with the family. If a fast 3.1 miles is the plan, keep one weekly session of short repeats and one steady 4- to 5-mile run in the six weeks before the race. If it is your first 5K, three easy run-walk sessions a week for a month will get you ready. Eat lightly before the 8:00 a.m. start and give yourself a few minutes to jog and loosen up.