What is the weather usually like on race day for the 19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Fort Smith, AR, November race mornings typically start near 46°F and warm to around 65°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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19th Annual Jim Rowland FCA River Valley Run 5k, 10k, Half Marathon

Fort Smith, AR

Sat, Nov 7, 2026

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When

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

Where

The Bakery District, Fort Smith AR

Distances

See race page

Typical weather

46–65°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

57–78°F

dry

2024

54–71°F

dry

2023

59–82°F

dry

2022

59–69°F

dry

2021

39–68°F

dry

2020

50–73°F

dry

2019

39–62°F

rain

2018

51–64°F

rain

2017

50–59°F

dry

2016

59–67°F

rain

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Nov 7

Cloudy · 48–70°F

Saturday, Nov 7starts near 48°F · 8% chance of rain · wind up to 6 mph

About this race

The start and finish will be at The Bakery District located off of 7th St. The 5k, 10k, and half marathon will begin at 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at The Bakery on 6th in downtown Fort Smith, AR with a staggered start.

Age Categories include: 8-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-99

Awards are given to male and female, each age group, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. All race day participants will receive a finishers medal.

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