What is the weather usually like on race day for the America 250: Let Freedom Ring 3K Color Run?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Wise, VA, October race mornings typically start near 59°F and warm to around 76°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

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America 250: Let Freedom Ring 3K Color Run

Wise, VA

Sat, Oct 17, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 17th, 2026

Where

6225 Airport Rd, Wise VA

Distance

Typical weather

59–76°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2025

57–75°F

dry

2024

58–74°F

dry

2023

61–74°F

rain

2022

55–71°F

rain

2021

61–80°F

dry

2020

66–80°F

dry

2019

69–87°F

dry

2018

62–78°F

dry

2017

54–72°F

rain

2016

57–83°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 17

Cloudy · 39–53°F

Saturday, Oct 17starts near 39°F · 12% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph

About this race

To celebrate America 250, Wise Main Street and the Lonesome Pine Airport Commission are hosting a 3K Color Run at the Lonesome Pine Airport in Wise, VA! This race is open to all ages and will be held on October 17, 2026. The first 50 registrants will receive a free t-shirt and all registrants will receive a $10 credit to our special event vendor The Charc Board! Check-in starts at 7am!