DART FOR ART

Tue, Jul 14, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT

Location: North University and Ingalls Mall, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

A downtown Ann Arbor mile run/walk supporting arts education, culminating in a festive block party for all ages and paces.

Fun
Competitive
Festive
For a Cause

Great for

Kids & Youth

Join the Dart for Art, an inclusive one-mile run/walk through downtown Ann Arbor. This event supports the Ann Arbor Street Fair, a non-profit dedicated to funding free community arts education. Experience a point-to-point course, starting at Ingalls Mall and finishing near the vibrant Paint the Town Block pARTy. With options for all ages and paces, including a Kids Dash and competitive waves, it's a wonderful way to engage with the community and support a meaningful cause.

From the organizer

Lace up your shoes and join the excitement of the Dart for Art, an all-inclusive one-mile run/walk in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. The race starts July 14th, 2026 at 6:00 PM. This year will feature a point to point race starting at Ingalls Mall and North University and finish on Liberty at Thompson St after a loop around The Diag and sprint down State St.

The finish line will be conveniently close to The Paint the Town Block pARTy which will follow the race from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM.

The Dart for Art – Ann Arbor Mile supports the Ann Arbor Street Fair, the Original, a 501c3 Non Profit organization. Your participation helps fund free community arts education programming.

Wave Start Times Participants will be placed in waves based on estimated finish time. Schedule subject to change based on registration numbers.

Teal 6:00 PM Kid’s Dash Teach your child the love of running at an early age! This is a kick off for the Community/Open Run! The Kids Dash is for children ages 12 and under. No cost for participation. This is a 1/3 mile route that will run from the finish line to Maynard St. and back.

Magenta 6:30 PM through 7:15 PM Community/Open Race This race is for everyone! It’s great for runners of all ages and experience levels who want to get out and experience an awesome race day atmosphere, strollers are welcome! We will seed runners based on estimated finish time to ensure that runners of all levels have the time they need. Walkers will be placed in the 6:30 wave. There is no minimum time required for the Community Race.

Orange Featured- 7:30, 7:40 and 7:50 PM This is the featured event! Expect some seriously fast times as the top runners attempt to set the new race record and take home a bonus! An expected finish time/pace of 7:30 and below is required to run in this event. The fastest estimated finish times will be placed in the 7:50 wave.