Dear NMC faculty, staff, and students,
Put on your best superhero costume and come support an amazing cause. BUS 231 Professional Communications class has been hard at work this semester rebranding our NMC Hero Race (formally known as the Big Little Hero Race). This event helps students develop real-world professional communication skills while raising funds for our very own College for Kids program. We would love for our fellow Hawk Owls to come and support our NMC community and us this year at the NMC Hero Race!
11th Annual NMC Hero Race
Saturday, April 18, 2026
Festivities begin at 9:00 AM at NMC Main Campus, including:
- FREE one-mile Fun Run featuring a special appearance from Captain Hawk Owl!
- 5K/10K timed walk or run (discounts for NMC students, staff, and faculty for $20 off registration)
- Carnival Games
- Silent Auction
- Prizes for best dressed male/female/duo/pet
- Cake Walk
- Bake Sale
- Awards Ceremony
Along with all the exciting events happening on the day of the race, our culinary team will be hard at work the day before, on April 17, 2026, to bring you a carb-fueled pasta dinner. Dinner will begin at 5pm and go until 6:30pm. We are offering pasta, meatballs, and breadsticks. As a student, you only pay $5 for a NMC (our home during the school year) cooked meal.
The fun doesn’t stop there. We are also having a birthday party! This year, NMC is celebrating its 75th birthday. In honor of that, we are excited to announce that this year’s local hero award will be presented to our NMC Outstanding Alumni. This group has continued to pave the way for fellow Hawk Owls for the last 75 years.
If you would like to sign up for the race, head over to our website nmcherorace.com and apply code: student26 (students) or teacher26 (faculty and staff) to receive $20 off your registration.
Even if you are unable to attend, you can still support the cause by entering our prize giveaway for a chance to win: A two-night stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac with breakfast included!
To enter:
- Visit https://www.nmc.edu/about/foundation/giving/give.html
- Select “other amount” ($20 minimum)
- Select “NMC Hero Race” in the drop-down tab for “designate my gift to”
One entry per person. The drawing will take place after the race.
I hope to see you there!
Nick