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

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!
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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:

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!