What is the weather usually like on race day for the 2027 Run for Autism and resource event?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Fort Smith, AR, April race mornings typically start near 51°F and warm to around 72°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 3 of the last 10 years.

← Races in Fort Smith, AR

2027 Run for Autism and resource event

Fort Smith, AR

Sat, Apr 17, 2027

In 167 days · Sat, Apr 17, 2027

Save

Don't let race day sneak up

One email during race week. That's it.

What's your Song of the Run?See what runners are listening to this week — a live Top 25, voted by runners.See the chart →

Your race? Boost it to #1 in every search — $1/day →

When

Saturday, April 17th, 2027

Where

70 S 7th St, Fort Smith AR

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

51–72°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years

2026

66–81°F

dry

2025

59–82°F

dry

2024

59–85°F

dry

2023

42–77°F

dry

2022

50–65°F

rain

2021

48–57°F

dry

2020

43–60°F

dry

2019

61–75°F

rain

2018

45–79°F

dry

2017

61–75°F

rain

Best months to race in Arkansas →

About this race

Run for Autism is the first annual run, 8K, 5k and 1-mile fun run in Fort Smith, Arkansas, sponsored by Spectrum Connections. Spectrum Connections strives to grow resources, events, and community building for those in the River Valley with neurodiversity by providing relationship-based and neuro-affirming care through therapy services, co-ops, and various events throughout the year.

This year's event will be held at the Bakery District with the 8k starting 8 am, 5k at 9 am and 1 mile at 10 am.

Check us out at spectrumconnections.co

Course map

Train with a club

Run clubs near Fort Smith to train with before race day.

Wolfpack Run Club NWA

Rush Running

479 Run Club

Ozark Trail Runners

See all run clubs near Fort Smith →

Suggested Races

Mercy Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run

Barling, AR

Thursday, November 26th, 2026

View details for race Mercy Thanksgiving Day Turkey Run

FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL

Fort Smith, AR

Friday, January 1st, 2027

View details for race FROZEN BUNS RUN 2027 13TH ANNUAL

Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Ben Geren Regional P...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, November 21st, 2026

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1 at Ben Geren Regional Park, Fort Smith, AR (47S30)

Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, November 7th, 2026

10K

Fast

View details for race Gobbler 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (45)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, A...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, January 16th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (03)

Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (51)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, December 19th, 2026

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Holiday 5K & 10K at Fort Smith, AR (51)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, A...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, December 5th, 2026

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (49)

Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, April 3rd, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Bunny 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (14)

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, May 1st, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (18)

Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, February 20th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Viking 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (08)

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, March 20th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (12)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, A...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, April 17th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (16)

New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, January 2nd, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race New Year 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (01)

Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, May 15th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (20)

Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, February 6th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Pirate 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (06)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, A...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, March 6th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (10)

Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, June 19th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Squirrel 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (25)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, A...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, July 17th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (29)

Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, A...

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, June 5th, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (23)

Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34)

Fort Smith, AR

Saturday, August 21st, 2027

10K

Half

Fast

View details for race Luau 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Fort Smith, AR (34)

Organize this race?

Claim it free to manage your listing — and get it featured for free, while spots last.

Claim

2027 Run for Autism and resource event

Course map

Suggested Races

Find The Run Newsletter