Get Ready for the Baseline Blitz — A Friendly Rivalry for a Great Cause!

Friendly Rivalry, Big Impact: Northville vs. Novi Baseline Blitz!

Watch Northville Superintendent Dr. RJ Webber and Novi Superintendent Dr. Ben Mainka hype up a friendly rivalry with one goal—raising the most funds to support local students and schools! Join the Baseline Blitz 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, October 12 and the Tailgate on Friday, October 17 at Novi Wildcat Stadium. All ages and abilities are welcome—let’s show our school spirit and make a difference together!

Show Transcript

I've been here for about an hour I don't know where this guy is probably getting a Danish or something who knows hopefully uh he'll show up eventually oh you oh you gotta be kidding me now I was going to ride my horse in and look at bro bro you didn't you you didn't even wear the mask out bro my my horse is out there you didn't tell me you were coming in this what is this coward Kitty you get up or something like that man you couldn't even have done like the horse head on a stick or any power Kitty or it looks good it looks good all right looks good I like the fake muscles too that's good on you these aren't fake I'll go get changed so here we are hey Wildcats stadium uh Wildcat Stadium beautiful home of the Baseline Blitz game coming up we got a run coming up right we do we have a run coming up we got to be there on Sunday make sure you show up the the run is very important are you I'm a runner so we have 60 more people today than we did last year our hope is to hit about 270 we're going to be going through neuville I believe we're leaving from this beautiful state medium Wildcat Stadium we have a game here Friday night and the Really the big thing of the game is to raise what money money a lot of money of course last year so proud of our both of our NFS and then combined for over 40K we did yeah and you know it's incredible the things that we can do with our educational foundations we just couldn't do in you know the guise of our normal budget so the fact that we have people that support Northville and Novi NF is been really really a joy to see happen fantastic last year was the first 1 it was great uh go ahead and look up Baseline Blitz using the uh interwebs and you can go ahead and donate money directly there now make sure when you're donating everyone here is this you all have to donate to the orange side yeah not so fast oh sorry sorry that's right sorry you got to make sure you're looking for the green and the white I apologize you know last year was a close game no it was it was something it was amazing it was a great game it was a great game we're excited to be at home this year to take back that jug well I uh I wish you all the luck in the world The Jug will be here yeah uh whether it stays here or not is up to you know the young man in green and white and orange and black just a reminder show up on Sunday October 12th at 9:00 a.m. for the 5K it's going to be epic make sure you show up for that and then at 5:00 here at Wildcats Stadium we're going to have our tailgate so that you'll have the Wildcats and the Mustangs together I'm not sure if there's going to be a livery for those of us who want to ride our horses in I'm considering riding mine and then of course the kickoff for the game is that Friday night at 7:00 cannot wait to have our community together rather we are truly better together looking forward to seeing you there be well bye

Get ready for an exciting challenge as the Northville Educational Foundation (NEF) goes head-to-head with the Novi Educational Foundation (NEF) in the thrilling Baseline Blitz! This friendly rivalry isn’t just about competition—it’s a race to see which foundation can generate the most funds to benefit students, staff, and schools in both communities.

Who will rise to the occasion and make the biggest impact? It’s all about coming together, having fun, and supporting educational excellence in our local schools.

The Baseline Blitz features two community events: the Baseline Blitz 5K Walk/Run and the Baseline Blitz Tailgate, proudly presented by Champion Sponsor, Community Financial Credit Union.

Baseline Blitz 5K Walk/Run

Date: Sunday, October 12
Location: Novi Wildcat Stadium, Novi
Start Times:
- 5K Run/Walk – 9:00 AM
- Kids Dash – 10:00 AM

All ages and abilities are welcome! Whether you’re running for the win or walking with friends, this event is a fantastic way to support the Northville community while building excitement for the week’s culminating celebration—the Baseline Blitz Tailgate on Friday, October 17, before the big Northville vs. Novi football game!

Pricing:

5K: $35 from Sept. 29–Oct. 11 | $40 on race day
Kids Dash: $15
Family Discount: 10% off for three or more participants from the same household
Register online: 2025 Baseline Blitz 5k Run/Walk

Race Swag & Awards:
All 5K and Kids Dash participants will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Awards will be given to top male and female finishers by age group and overall categories.

Don’t miss out on this community-building event—register today and show your Northville pride!

Baseline Blitz Tailgate

Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 5:00–7:00 PM
Location: Novi Wildcat Stadium, Taft Road, Novi

Join us for the Baseline Blitz Tailgate—the ultimate prelude to the Northville vs. Novi football showdown! Enjoy an evening filled with delicious food, tailgate games, face painting, and plenty of community spirit.

The winner of the Baseline Blitz rivalry, determined by which foundation raises the most money, will be announced during halftime of the game. Donate online to Team Northville!

Come out, show your Mustang spirit, and help us make a difference for students across our communities!