Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The Arkansas 20K will start and end at the River Center in Benton. All turns are marked with large signs with arrows. The race will be chip timed. The course will remain open until 11:00am. Temperatures can range from the mid-50s to mid- 80s. Humidity can sometimes be high. The 20K is an excellent test/training run for a fall marathon as well as a challenging race in its own right.

Registration is closed! However, you can sign up on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. at the registration booth on 200 N. Market!      Get Ready to Gobble Till You Wobble at the 2nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K! 👕 Exclusive T-shirt – Register by November 13th to strut your stuff in style! Shirts ordered before Nov. 13th will be available race day.  -----Registering after Nov. 13th?----- Registration Update:If you register after November 13, a race shirt is not guaranteed. You’ll have two options when signing up: No Shirt Option: Save $10 on your registration.Full Price Option: Receive a shirt that can be picked up in December at Retro Rose in Benton.Please note that shirts will not be mailed or delivered. Pickup details (date and time) will be shared by email once the shirts are ready.   🦃 Date: November 22, 2025⏰ Time: 8:00 AM📍 Race Start: Corner of Market & Sevier, Benton📍 Packet Pickup: 200 N. Market St., First United Methodist Church, Benton🏃

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 f

Be the First to see the Christmas Lights at Mike Miller Park! Benton Lions Club is hosting the "Lions Club Light The Way 5K on Saturday, November 21 at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville, KY. Participants will receive a T shirt, and medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group winners. You must register by November 2 to be guaranteed a T shirt. Event will start at 5:00 PM. Entry Fee for this event is $30 and benefits Lions Club Charities. Registration is available on race day from 3:45-4:30 at the main pavilion. Gates to the park close to traffic at 5:00 PM. 5K route will be on paved roadway only, not on the walking trails.

🎉 15th Annual Sunset 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Challenge📅 Friday & Saturday, November 27–28, 2026🕢 Start Time: 7:30 PM Kick off your holiday weekend with purpose. The Sunset Endurance Challenge isn’t just a race—it’s a test of grit, community, and how far you’re willing to go when it gets dark. Whether you're chasing a PR, your first ultra, or just seeing what you're capable of…this is your night.  🏃 Choose Your Challenge6 Hours | 12 Hours | 24 HoursRun or walk as far as you can on a flat, looped course designed for both performance and support. Perfect for: First-time ultrarunnersSeasoned runners chasing distance goalsWalkers looking for a unique endurance experience 💥 What Makes This Race SpecialFully stocked aid station every loop (fuel, hydration, and real food)Loop format so you’re never far from supportAll-night atmosphere with lights, music, and community energyIncredible volunteers who keep you moving when it gets toughA welcomin

Mardi Gras meets Backyard Ultra. 💜💚💛 A 36-hour Mardi Gras endurance challenge at Eightfold Farms in Benton, Louisiana. But here’s the best part - you don’t have to be an ultra runner to join the Krewe. Maybe this is your first 5K. Maybe you’re ready to tackle a 10K. Maybe you’ve always wanted to run your first half marathon, marathon, or ULTRA. Or maybe you just want to find out how far you can really go. This race is YOUR challenge. Complete a 3.2-mile loop every hour, on the hour, for as long as you choose to keep going. Run one loop. Run two. Hit a new distance. Chase a huge goal. Stay all 36 hours. There’s no “right” distance - just YOUR distance. Come challenge yourself. Come surprise yourself. And come see just how many loops you’ve got in you. 💜💚💛 Every hour. On the hour. Until YOU decide you’re done.

The Rend Lake Marathon, Half-Marathon and Quarter-Marathon Gorgeous paved paths, stunning views and rolling country roads make this course the Marathon to remember! Rend Lake, IL, located in the heart of southern Illinois, is a natural haven for wildlife and a recreational haven for visitors. Rend Lake consists of 18,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land. Campers will delight in the nearly 800 sites found in 5 public campgrounds on Rend Lake. Boaters are provided access to the lake through the numerous boat ramps. Beaches, picnic sites and trails provide the perfect backdrop for outdoor fun. The course then will take you across the lake for one of the best panoramic views in Illinois, before connecting to the bike path which passes South Sandusky Beach, the Marina, Rend Lake Visitors Center, the amazing spillway and dozens of other spectacular views of Rend Lake. From there you will continue on country roads winding through beautiful vistas including both Lake Hamilton and Lake Benton. Finally you will get back on the bike path and end at the stunning North Marcum Beach. We can't wait to see you finish your next great adventure with us!

Come join our tater tradition and mash the miles in Marshall County! We are so excited to bring back The Tater Trot!We will be offering a 5k and hope to offer other distances in the future!

Net profits from the race will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club. Because of your support, over $14,000 has been donated in the past 4 years and we want to continue to support the kids.