DART FOR ART
- Date
- July 14, 2026
- Distance
- Kids Dash · Dart For Art 1 Mile- Community · Dart For Art 1 Mile- Featured
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
84°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ann Arbor Muni Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ann Arbor, MI
Population
121,179
as of 2023
Elevation
962 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at DART FOR ART, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
36
Days to train
- Race
- DART FOR ART
- Date
- July 14, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the DART FOR ART?
- DART FOR ART is a running race held in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 14, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the DART FOR ART?
- Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Ann Arbor, Michigan at North University and Ingalls Mall, Ann Arbor, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the DART FOR ART?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
DART FOR ART
Jul 14, 2026