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Resolution to Approve Street Closings for the Dexter-Ann Arbor Run on Sunday, May 31, 2026
Memorandum
The attached resolution is requesting approval to close various streets and provide other services to accommodate the annual Dexter-Ann Arbor running races sponsored by the Ann Arbor Track Club on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The races involve more than 5,000 participants and volunteers. Proceeds benefit the Hope Clinic, Girls on the Run and other non-profit partners.
If permitted, the Races will require closing of the following streets and service parking lots on May 31, 2026:
? N. Main Street from Miller/Catherine to Huron Street from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
? N. Main Street from Kingsley Street to Miller from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
? M-14 off ramp to Southbound Main Street from 7:30 AM to 12:30 P.M.
? Southbound lanes of N. Main Street from Kingsley to Huron River Drive from 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. (one northbound lane will be converted to southbound travel, vehicles will be permitted to exit driveways when clear)
? The surface parking lot at Ann Street and N. Main Street from 4:00 P.M. on Friday, May 30 until 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2026 (only if available with construction in the area-alternate site being sought)
? Ann Street from N. Ashley Street to N. Fourth Ave. from 6:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
? Huron River Dr. from 7:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
? Newport Road from Sunset to Bird Road from 8:45 A.M. to 9:15 A.M.
? Bird Road from 9:00 A.M. to 9:25 A.M.
? From 7:00 A.M. to 12:30 P.M. on May 31, 2026:
o Catherine Street from N. Main Street to N. Fourth Avenue
o Miller Avenue from N. Ashley Street to N. Main Street
o Beakes Street from N. Main Street to N. Fourth Avenue
o Felch Street from N. Ashley Street to N. Main Street
o Summit Street from Wildt Street to N. Fourth Avenue
As with every year, MDOT has given tentative approval for the M-14 off ramp closure to Southbound Main Street, however approval from the City is required prior to MDOT issuing a per...
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