The 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5K takes place at First United Methodist Church (200 N. Market St.) in Benton, Arkansas on November 21, 2026. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM, giving runners an early-morning option before the holiday festivities begin. Entry is $35.00. This local running event offers a straightforward fall race opportunity for athletes looking to log miles during the Thanksgiving season.
From the Race 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!
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When is 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k 2026 — Benton, AR?
2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k 2026 — Benton, AR takes place on November 21, 2026. The race is held in Benton, Arkansas.
Where is 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k 2026 — Benton, AR held?
2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k 2026 — Benton, AR is held at 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church in Benton, Arkansas.
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