Sat, Apr 3, 2027

2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual

Tyler, TX

Registration open16th annual

1 Mile5K10K

About the 2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual

The Tyler Run for Autism raises money for autism medical services and community inclusion programs, with every dollar going directly to the cause. The race offers several distance options, so groups with mixed abilities tend to show up together. Opening ceremonies include a blessing, a color guard, and the national anthem before the first wave heads out.

Race-morning packet pickup is available, though the organizers push hard for early check-in given the size of the crowd. Each participant needs their own QR code at check-in, sent in the registration confirmation email. A vendor fair runs after the race.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6.2 Miles · 2026 results

151finishers

34:15winner

57:33median

1:44:36cutoff

Top 3: Isaac Natera (34:15) · Christopher W Alexander (34:32) · Benjamin Martin (35:53)

The 2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual is in its 16th year.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

1 Mile4/3/2027 08:40$25

3.1 Miles4/3/2027 08:35$45

6.2 Miles4/3/2027 08:30$65

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Common Questions About the 2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual

Will I finish last at the 2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6.2 Miles field finished slower than 57:33, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:44:36, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual a good first 6.2 Miles?

It is a small race (151 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6.2 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 2027 Tyler Run for Autism - 16th Annual?

The 6.2 Miles winner ran 34:15 while the median finisher took 57:33. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.