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2026 Run for Autism and resource event

calendar_today 17 Apr, 2027

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2026 Run for Autism and resource event

About the Event

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

Races Offered

Run for Autism 8K

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 8K

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08:00

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$45.00

Run for Autism 5K run

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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09:00

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$35.00

Run for Autism 1 mile fun run

Apr 17, 2027

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Distance — 1 Miles

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10:30

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Fort Smith.

thermostat Temperature
11.5° / 22.6°
wb_sunny Feels like
9.4° / 20.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 52m
water_drop Avg rainfall
5.8 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
11.5 km/h (Light breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.0)
humidity_mid Humidity
69.6%
wb_twilight Sunrise
06:43
nightlight Sunset
19:50

About Fort Smith

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Fort Smith is in northwest Arkansas and borders Oklahoma. It is the county seat of Sebastian County. The city has a population of 80,286 which makes it the third largest city in Arkansas behind Little Rock and Fayetteville. It is located in the River Valley of Arkansas between the Ouachita mountains in the south and the Boston and Ozark mountains of the north and a gateway city to the Ozarks.

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