NMU Plans 'Mind Over Miles' 5K

In honor of World Mental Health Day, Northern Michigan University Wellbeing Promotions is gearing up for its second annual Mind Over Miles 5K at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9.

The event encourages attendees to open conversations surrounding mental health and reduce the stigma around receiving help. Participants will run or walk a scenic loop through NMU's campus, starting and finishing at the Wildcat Statue near Jamrich Hall.

A new addition to this year's event is the Cats to 5K training program, which invites faculty, staff and students to prepare for race day together. With beginner and intermediate options, the program makes the event accessible to a wide range of fitness levels. Faculty and staff sessions are being led by colleagues, while student sessions are peer-led.

Registration for the event is available through NMU's ticketing site and will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. T-shirt sales will close earlier, at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 14. Same-day registration will not be offered; however, participants may pick up packets on Wednesday, Oct. 8, from 3-6 p.m. in the Jamrich 1100 lobby or on race day between 4:30-5:15 p.m. Superior Timing will provide official race timing.

The celebration will continue after the main event with refreshments provided by Embers Credit Union. Top finalists in the female, male and non-binary categories will be recognized with gift cards from Queen City Running Company. Volunteer opportunities are available, and more information can be found on the event's landing page, nmu.edu/wellbeing.