3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Benton, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K | 5K | Nov 21, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $35 until Nov 12.
Online registration closes Nov 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Arkansas runs 35:03, about 11:17 a mile, based on 253 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:23 and men in 30:30.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:49 AM, and the 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 260 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton, AR 72015
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Garner Timing Services) for 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:38 or better, the top quarter in 31:09, and half the field in 38:32; the last tenth came in after 57:26.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:40 | 21:24 |
| 20-29 | 29:35 | 25:33 |
| 30-39 | 31:33 | 24:19 |
| 40-49 | 29:14 | 26:42 |
| 50-59 | 37:50 | 30:42 |
| 60-69 | 36:09 | 45:30 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 41 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 158 to 223 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:26 to 38:32.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 223 (+41%) | 38:32 | under 24:38 | 19:10 |
| 2024 | 158 | 35:26 | under 26:06 | 20:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:09, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 21 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 75°F.
Based on 85 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton, AR 72015Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 260 feet
- Included with entry
- Race Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 21, 2026), 2025 (Nov 22, 2025), 2024 (Nov 23, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is 3rd Annual Saline County Striders Turkey Trot 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $35, entry is about 13 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 223 runners finished the 2nd Annual Saline County Strider Turkey Trot 5k - No Shirt Option; the median finish was 38:32 and the winner ran 19:10.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:09, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton, AR 72015.
From the organizers
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.
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