The Big Hoopla 4 Miler
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Event details
The Big Hoopla 4 Miler takes place on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in Dayton, Ohio. The race distance is 4 miles and the course tours Wright State University campus. The race starts and finishes at the Wright State University Student Union (3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy., Dayton, OH 45435). The event is scheduled on Selection Sunday and coincides with the NCAA First Four activities in Dayton. The Big Hoopla and the STEM Challenge are both held at Wright State University for this edition. Entry includes a soft tech T-shirt, a custom finisher medal, and post-race food. The listed entry price is $30; the price increases after January 4, 2026.
Logistics and awards
Packet pickup is available at Up and Running in Centerville on March 14 and at the Wright State Student Union on race day. A course map is provided for the 4-mile route on campus. Awards include cash and First Four tickets for the top three overall male and female finishers (1st: $100 plus two tickets; 2nd: $75 plus two tickets; 3rd: $50 plus two tickets). Top three finishers in each age group receive two tickets to the First Four. Age groups listed are 0-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.