# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Arkansas 20k
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Arkansas 20K 🏃‍♀️🍂🏃‍♂️

Ready for a fall race in Benton? The Arkansas 20K returns for another year of Arkansas running tradition! At 12.43 miles, this USATF-certified course offers a challenge for experienced runners, with plenty of elevation changes to keep things interesting.

📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ Race Start: 8:00 AM
🌅 Early Start: 7:00 AM
📍 Boys & Girls Club of Saline County
1810 Citizens Drive, Benton, AR

🏅 Race Details

• 12.43-mile (20K) challenging course
• USATF Certified Course AR17022WJT
• Chip timed
• Aid stations approximately every 2 miles
• Finish-line snacks and refreshments
• Race shirts included for registered runners
• Finisher medals (New for 2026)
• Awards five deep in men's and women's divisions, including overall, masters, grand masters, seniors, and age groups

⏱️ Early Start: Runners expecting to take longer than 2:30 are strongly encouraged to use the 7:00 AM start. The course cutoff is 11:00 AM.

💰 Registration:
$40 before August 25 11:59PM
$50 August 26–race day
Saline County Striders members receive $5 off. 

📦 Race-day packet pickup & registration: 6:30–7:45 AM at the Boys & Girls Club. Early-start runners should pick up packets promptly at 6:30 AM.

🍁 Come challenge yourself on one of Arkansas's toughest 20K courses—and enjoy a great fall morning with fellow runners!

👉 Register online and get all the race details:
https://salinecountystriders.com/races/arkansas-20k/

#Arkansas20K #SalineCountyStriders #BentonAR #ArkansasRunning #RunArkansas #20K #RoadRace #FallRunning
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/benton/arkansas-20k/200030605959729
- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 44

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Benton
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR 72015-4068, United States
- **lat**: 34.55517
- **long**: -92.60664
- **full address**: 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR 72015-4068, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Arkansas 20k being held?
  - **A:** Arkansas 20k takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 08:00 am at 1810 Citizens Dr, Benton, AR 72015-4068, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Arkansas 20k?
  - **A:** Arkansas 20k is organized by Saline County Striders.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Arkansas 20k is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Benton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Arkansas 20k sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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