2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 3rd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k
From the Organizer
Registration is closed! However, you can sign up on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the registration booth on 200 N. Market!
Get Ready to Gobble Till You Wobble at the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K!
👕 Exclusive T-shirt – Register by November 13th to strut your stuff in style! Shirts ordered before Nov. 13th will be available race day.
-----Registering after Nov. 13th?-----
Registration Update:
If you register after November 13, a race shirt is not guaranteed.
You’ll have two options when signing up:
No Shirt Option: Save $10 on your registration.
Full Price Option: Receive a shirt that can be picked up in December at Retro Rose in Benton.
Please note that shirts will not be mailed or delivered. Pickup details (date and time) will be shared by email once the shirts are ready.
🦃 Date: November 22, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM
📍 Race Start: Corner of Market & Sevier, Benton
📍 Packet Pickup: 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton
🏃♀️ Hosted by the Saline County Striders Run/Walk Club
Run for History, Run for Fun, Run for the Future!
Kickstart your Thanksgiving with a trot through beautiful downtown Benton! Whether you’re running for a new personal best or taking it easy with family and friends, the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K is the perfect way to get moving before your feast.
Why You Should Join the Flock:
🌟 Run with Purpose – Support the mission of preserving history and nature in Benton!
🏅 Finisher Medal – Cross the line, and you'll get a shiny token of victory.
👕 Exclusive T-shirt – Register by November 13th to strut your stuff in style!
🏃♀️🏃♂️ Top Finishers Medals – 1st through 3rd place medals for the first three males and females to cross the finish line!
🎉 Family Fun – Start a new Thanksgiving tradition with loved ones in Benton!
Sign Up Today – Don’t Miss Out!
🏃♂️ Register here now and be part of something BIG.
Help us make this Turkey Trot a race to remember while giving back to the community and preserving our shared history!
Thank you from Saline County Striders!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
62°
Typical Low
39°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Benton, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Benton, AR
Elevation
283 ft
Nearest Airport
LIT
Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field · 25 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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- Race
- 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k
- Date
- November 21, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k?
- 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k is a running race held in Benton, Arkansas on November 21, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Benton, Arkansas at 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton, AR. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k
Nov 21, 2026