Art Dash
2009 Results
In its 5th year, the Art Dash has established itself in the northwest running scene. This half-marathon, 10k and 5K will take place on Saturday, July 31st. The Art Dash is a partnership between the Festival and 
City of Anacortes Parks & Recreation, with proceeds benefiting public art. Information is available at Parks & Rec phone: 360-293-1918.
The run starts at City Hall, follows the scenic Tommy Thompson Trail, and ends back at Arts at the Port at the Port of Anacortes warehouse. With repairs on the trestle (damaged by arson in the fall of 2009) due to be completed by summer, this run will officially celebrate it's reopening.
Online information and application:
It has become a tradition for Art Dash runners to be welcomed at the finish line by drumming. For the fourth year drummers from Shidaa led by Michael McLaskey and Joe Horsak will be on hand to encourage and entertain participants outside the Port warehouse.
