Saline County Striders

09/07/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃 7 WEEKS TO 20K — WHO'S UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?

The Arkansas 20K is only seven weeks away! If you've been thinking about tackling 12.4 miles, now is a great time to start building toward race day.

We've put together this simple 7-week, train-on-your-own plan for runners, walkers, and run/walkers who already have a basic fitness base. Start where you are, adjust the plan to fit your ability, and gradually build your long-distance endurance.

And don't let the distance—or your pace—automatically scare you away! The race offers two starting options with the same 11:00 AM finish cutoff:

⏰ 8:00 AM Regular Start: 3 hours to complete 20K
⏰ 7:00 AM Early Start: 4 hours to complete 20K

That early start can be a great option for walkers, run/walkers, or anyone who simply wants some additional time to complete the course. By the way, The early start is not intended for elite runners to beat the heat or get home earlier. If an early start participant finishes faster than 2:00 they will be credited with a finish time of 2:00 or disqualified.

The goal over these seven weeks isn't perfection. It's consistent training, gradually increasing your time on your feet, practicing your fueling and hydration, and arriving at the starting line confident that you're ready for 12.4 miles.

💚 Train at your pace. Run it. Walk it. Run/walk it. Make the finish line yours.

🇺🇸 Arkansas 20K
📅 Saturday, October 24
📍 Benton, Arkansas

👉 Register for the Arkansas 20K https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/Benton/Arkansas20k

Seven weeks. 12.4 miles. One pretty awesome finish line. Who's in?

09/07/2026

09/05/2026

👟 WHY JOIN A RUNNING & WALKING CLUB?

Because showing up is easier when someone is expecting you.

We all have those days.

The alarm goes off. The bed feels really comfortable. It's too hot. It's too cold. You're tired. You'll definitely do it tomorrow… 😴

But knowing someone is waiting to run or walk with you can be just the little push you need to get out the door.

That's one of the best things about being part of a running and walking community:

💚 Accountability.

Not pressure.

Not guilt.

Just people encouraging each other to keep showing up.

And once you get started, you're usually pretty glad you did. 😊

🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Who helps keep YOU accountable? Tag your running or walking buddy below!

🦝 Saline County Striders
Different Paces. Different Goals. One Community.

👉 Ready to Run, Walk & Connect? Learn more about joining the Striders:
https://salinecountystriders.com/about-us/join-scs/

Send a message to learn more

09/02/2026

🏁 LOCAL RACE ALERT!

The Arkansas National Guard Minuteman Day 5K Trail Race is coming up!

📅 Saturday, September 12
🏃 5K Trail Race

Whether you’re chasing a fast time, trying something different, or just looking for another reason to get out and run, add this one to your September race calendar!

🦝 Who’s planning to run it?

👇 Drop a 🙋 in the comments if we might see you at the starting line!

https://runsignup.com/Race/AR/NorthLittleRock/Minuteman5kTrailRace

https://www.facebook.com/MinutemanDay

The Minuteman 5k Trail Race is on Saturday September 12, 2026.

09/01/2026

☀️🔥 RUNNER & WALKER DEBATE! ❄️🥶

You have to choose ONE for every outdoor workout:

🔥 95° SUMMER HEAT

OR

❄️ 25° WINTER COLD

No treadmill. No perfect 60° morning. No changing your answer halfway through the workout. 😂

🏃‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Which one are you choosing—and why?

Drop a 🔥 or ❄️ in the comments!

🦝 Racer is waiting to see which team wins.

Send a message to learn more

08/24/2026

🚨 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!
https://salinecountystriders.com/about-us/join-scs/

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08/22/2026

🏃‍♀️🚶‍♂️ 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. 🦝

Send a message to learn more