The Saline County Striders running club was established in 1981 and is a member of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA). The RRCA is the national association of not-for-profit running clubs dedicated to the promotion of running as a competitive sport and healthful exercise.

The Striders bi-monthly newsletter The Arkansas Runner focuses extensively on health and wellness as well as club activities.

Saline County Strider Races

The Striders put on three races every year in Benton/Saline County:

The Arkansas 20K