{"id":167100,"date":"2026-04-06T15:42:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:42:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=167100"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:43:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:43:10","slug":"11th-annual-nmc-hero-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=167100","title":{"rendered":"11th Annual NMC Hero Race"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dear NMC faculty, staff, and students,<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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).\u00a0 This event helps students develop real-world professional communication skills while raising funds for our very own College for Kids program.\u00a0 We would love for our fellow Hawk Owls to come and support our NMC community and us this year at the NMC Hero Race!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>11th Annual NMC Hero Race<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Saturday, April 18, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Festivities begin at 9:00 AM at NMC Main Campus, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>FREE one-mile Fun Run featuring a special appearance from Captain Hawk Owl!<\/li>\n<li>5K\/10K timed walk or run (discounts for NMC students, staff, and faculty for $20 off registration)<\/li>\n<li>Carnival Games<\/li>\n<li>Silent Auction<\/li>\n<li>Prizes for best dressed male\/female\/duo\/pet<\/li>\n<li>Cake Walk<\/li>\n<li>Bake Sale<\/li>\n<li>Awards Ceremony<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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.\u00a0 Dinner will begin at 5pm and go until 6:30pm.\u00a0 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fun doesn&#8217;t stop there.\u00a0 We are also having a birthday party!\u00a0 This year, NMC is celebrating its 75th birthday. In honor of that, we are excited to announce that this year&#8217;s local hero award will be presented to our NMC Outstanding Alumni.\u00a0 This group has continued to pave the way for fellow Hawk Owls for the last 75 years.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you would like to sign up for the race, head over to our website\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/nmcherorace.com\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/nmcherorace.com\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775572281661000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2MEfeUNb0Zndr7ydJPMD9y\">nmcherorace.com<\/a>\u00a0and apply code: student26 (students) or teacher26 (faculty and staff) to receive $20 off your registration.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enter:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/foundation\/giving\/give.html\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/foundation\/giving\/give.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1775572281661000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2dCzQGW-MERAn5nBOjPISQ\">https:\/\/www.nmc.edu\/about\/foundation\/giving\/give.html<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cother amount\u201d ($20 minimum)<\/li>\n<li>Select \u201cNMC Hero Race\u201d in the drop-down tab for \u201cdesignate my gift to\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>One entry per person.\u00a0 The drawing will take place after the race.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I hope to see you there!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nick<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear NMC faculty, staff, and students, Put on your best superhero costume and come support an amazing cause. 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