
From the Organizer
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
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About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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