What is the weather usually like on race day for the ArcBest Family Day 5K 2026?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Fort Smith, AR, October race mornings typically start near 52°F and warm to around 71°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 5 of the last 10 years.

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ArcBest Family Day 5K 2026

Fort Smith, AR

Sat, Oct 24, 2026

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When

Saturday, October 24th, 2026

Where

8401 McClure Drive, Fort Smith AR

Distance

Typical weather

52–71°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

55–64°F

rain

2024

63–86°F

dry

2023

67–79°F

rain

2022

62–74°F

rain

2021

64–83°F

rain

2020

48–55°F

dry

2019

53–58°F

rain

2018

49–65°F

dry

2017

50–62°F

dry

2016

54–80°F

dry

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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24

Cloudy · 50–82°F

Saturday, Oct 24starts near 50°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 7 mph

About this race

ArcBest Family Day 5K 2026

This is a private corporate event. You must register with ArcBest, and cannot register here.

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