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.

Registration for the 3rd Annual Mind Over Miles 5k run and walk will be live soon! The 5k will take place on Thursday, October 8th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. starting at the Wildcat Statue near Jamrich Hall. 

Students, faculty, and staff at NMU can register at a discounted rate (with the option to purchase a t-shirt), while community members can register for $20, which includes a race t-shirt. Register by 11:59pm on September 14th to guarantee your shirt! 

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? Volunteer sign-up located here.

Interested in further supporting WellBeing programming on campus? Learn more or give here.

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. 

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.
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.

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:

  • Embers Credit Union, for the post-race refreshments.
  • Queen City Running Company, for the gift cards for top three overall in female, male, and non-binary.