Saline County Striders

🚨 PRICE INCREASE ALERT — Arkansas 20K! 🏃‍♂️🍂🏃‍♀️
Register by 11:59 PM August 25 for just $40.
💰 Price increases to $50 on August 26!

📅 October 24 • Benton, AR

🏅 NEW for 2026: Finisher medals!

👉 Don’t wait—register today:

https://salinecountystriders.com/races/arkansas-20k/

⭐ Striders members save an additional $5!
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🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ SOME MILES ARE BETTER TOGETHER.

Running and walking may be individual activities, but they don't always have to be done alone.

Having people to share the miles with can make a big difference:

👟 Accountability — It's harder to skip when someone is expecting you.

💬 Encouragement — Everyone has tough days. Good running and walking friends help you through them.

🧠 Experience — Training, shoes, races, fueling, injuries… chances are somebody has been there before.

😊 Friendship — Sometimes the conversation makes you forget you're exercising.

🎉 Celebration — PR or first mile, there's something special about having people who understand why it matters.

That's a big part of what the Saline County Striders is about.

Different paces. Different goals. One community. 🦝

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🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️ NEW TO RUNNING OR WALKING? START HERE.

One of the biggest mistakes beginners make is thinking they have to be fast—or run the whole time—for it to “count.”

You don't.

Start where you are. Run a little. Walk a little. Slow down when you need to. Build gradually. The goal isn't to impress anyone; it's to keep moving and enjoy becoming stronger along the way.

And here's something experienced runners eventually learn, too:

Easy days are supposed to feel easy.

At the Saline County Striders, you'll find runners, walkers and run/walkers with different paces, experience levels and goals. Some are chasing PRs. Some are working toward their first 5K. Some simply enjoy getting outside and moving with friends.

There's room on the road for all of us. 🦝

👉 Follow the Saline County Striders page for local running and walking tips, upcoming races, clinics, club activities and more.

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👋 WELCOME TO THE SALINE COUNTY STRIDERS! 🦝

Whether you run, walk, run/walk, race, or are just thinking about getting started—you've found your people.

The Saline County Striders brings together people of different ages, abilities, paces and goals who share one thing:

We enjoy moving forward together.

🏃 Group runs & walks
🚶 Runners AND walkers welcome
🎓 Running & walking clinics
🏁 Local races & events
💡 Training tips & encouragement
🤝 Friendship, accountability & support
🦝 A community that celebrates every pace

You don't need to be fast.

You don't need to be an experienced runner.

You just need a place to start.

💚 Ready to Run, Walk & Connect? Join the Striders!

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Join Saline County Striders Want to Join our Club or Renew your Membership? Joining and Renewing online is now available – Join/RenewOnline Now! MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Individual Membership: Available on an annual basis…

Register for Benton, Arkansas Parks and Recreation's 2026 Back to School Family Glow Run by this Friday August 7 at https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/bentonrec/activity/search/detail/29697

Today, the Saline County Striders proudly presented a $7,000 donation to the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County. The donation represents the combined proceeds from the Arkansas Runner 2 Mile races held in 2025 and this year's race on June 13, 2026.

This donation was made possible because of the incredible support of our sponsors, volunteers, Race Director Chris Hall, and every runner and walker who participated in the race. Every registration, sponsorship, and act of volunteering helped make a positive difference for the youth in our community.

The Arkansas Runner 2 Mile is about more than crossing the finish line. It's about coming together to invest in the next generation. We are honored to partner with the Boys & Girls Club of Saline County and support the important work they do every day.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's race such a success. Your participation has a lasting impact, and we couldn't have done it without you.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at next year's Arkansas Runner 2 Mile as we continue running for a stronger community!❤️🏃

2026 Race Sponsors:
Benton, Arkansas Parks and Recreation
Bryant Family Pharmacy
Last Resort Tackle Supply