Participants running in the Mind over Miles 5k right after they crossed the start line.

Mind over Miles 5k

October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. by the Wildcat Statue outside of Jamrich.

Five students cheer on teammates at the finish line.

Mind over Miles 5k

October 8, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. by the Wildcat Statue outside of Jamrich.

While online registration is closed, you can still register on-site during packet pickup times. The two opportunities are on Wednesday, 10/7 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Jamrich 1100 Lobby, and on Thursday, 10/8 from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. near the Wildcat Statue by Jamrich. NMU students can register for $10 (limit 1), NMU faculty and staff for $15 (limit 2), and the general public for $25 per person. Please bring exact cash.

The 5k will take place on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. starting at the Wildcat Statue near Jamrich Hall. Some announcements will take place at 5:50 p.m., so please plan to arrive early.

Getting Involved

Thank you for supporting World Mental Health Day and WellBeing at NMU! Want to be involved, but participating in a 5k isn't your thing? You can find the volunteer sign-up here.

Interested in further supporting WellBeing programming on campus? Learn more or give here on the NMU Foundation website. 

Packet Pickup

Early packet pickup is highly recommended and will occur on Wednesday, October 7th from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. in the Jamrich 1100 lobby area. If you cannot make it, we will also have packets on hand on race day from 5:00 p.m. until 5:45 p.m. 

Google Earth view of campus from above, with race route in yellow. A blue location icon indicates the start and finish location of the Wildcat Statue on campus.

5k Route

The race takes a scenic loop around campus. NMU PD will help at traffic crossings, and we will have emergency personnel on hand at our start/finish line.

Location, Parking, and Other Info

  • The race starts and ends at the Wildcat Statue, located by Jamrich.
  • Lots 28, 29, and 62 are available to all for parking, but if you reside or work on/near campus, we encourage walking over due to limited space.
  • Please no pets, other than service animals. 
  • Timing services provided by Superior Timing.
  • Restrooms are located in Jamrich Hall.
  • Post-race refreshments and water will be available, and one hydration station will be located about halfway through the course.
A student wearing a red shirt and gray shorts grabs a cookie from the post-race refreshment tent.

Sponsors

Thank you to the following sponsors:

  • Michelle Jacob of Keweenaw Tunes DJ Service, for providing us with A/V and music.
  • Embers Credit Union, for post-5k refreshments.
  • Queen City Running Company, for sponsoring gift cards for the top three overall in female, male, and non-binary.
  • ASNMU, for sponsoring the hydration station at the halfway point of the course.