3 running events in Benton, Arkansas
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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Net profits from the race will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club.
Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.
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Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
The Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00am. Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s. Humidity can sometimes be high. The 20K is an excellent test/training run for a fall marathon as well as a challenging race in its own right.
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Sat, Nov 21, 2026 at 8:00 AMSee full details
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!