The Big Hoopla 4 Miler

MAR

15

2026

Celebrate the excitement of college basketball in Dayton with a four mile run at Wright State University. Participants receive a technical shirt and a finisher medal while enjoying the festive atmosphere of Selection Sunday.

Sun 15 Mar 2026

Dayton, Ohio

Registration

4 miles

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The Big Hoopla 4 Miler

The Big Hoopla 4 Miler is a running event held in Dayton, Ohio, coinciding with Selection Sunday and the start of the NCAA First Four basketball tournament. The race serves as a kickoff to a series of activities celebrating the annual college basketball post-season. Participants follow a course at Wright State University, starting from the Student Union.

The event features a single distance:

4 Miles

Registration for the race provides participants with a soft technical shirt and a custom finisher medal. Following the completion of the course, various food options are provided for the runners. The event is held alongside other community activities, such as the STEM Challenge, as part of the regional festivities surrounding the basketball tournament. The 2026 edition continues the event's location at the Wright State University campus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4 mi

4 Miler