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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton AR
5K
43–61°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
64–78°F
rain
2024
42–59°F
dry
2023
47–56°F
dry
2022
29–48°F
dry
2021
52–64°F
rain
2020
56–72°F
dry
2019
54–63°F
rain
2018
29–55°F
dry
2017
39–62°F
dry
2016
39–63°F
dry
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About this race
Get Ready to Gobble Till You Wobble at the 3rd Annual Turkey Trot 5K!
🦃 Date: November 21, 2026
⏰ 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 3rd 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 12th 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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