14Mar
The Big Hoopla 6k
Running
- Distance
- 6.4K
- Start time
- 10:00
- Entry fee
- $30.00
The Big Hoopla 6k
Dayton,
Ohio,
United States
144 days left
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Date
14 Mar, 2027
Races
1 distance
Entry fee
$30.00
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Website
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The Big Hoopla 6k
About the event
When it comes to college basketball, THE ROAD STARTS HERE! Dayton, Ohio has been host to the annual NCAA First Four for years. Now, with the expanded NCAA tournament field, Dayton will host 6 games... thus, 6k instead of 4-miler for 2027!
As in prior years, the Big Hoopla in Dayton is about more than just basketball; it's severall days of activities, and we tip off all the fun with the Big Hoopla 6k on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. For 2027, the Big Hoopla race along with the STEM Challenge returns to Wright State University.
All participants receive a super soft tech tee, custom finisher medal and lots of post-race food. So, grab a friend or family member and come celebrate the excitement of March Madness with us at the Big Hoopla 6k!
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Weather history
3-year monthly averages for March in Dayton.
Temperature1.8° / 12.7°
Feels like-2.7° / 8.4°
Sunshine hours7h 41m
Rainfall3.9 mm
Snowfall0.1 cm
Wind14.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.0%
Max UV indexModerate (4.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:45
Sunset19:44
About Dayton
Learn more about the host city, Dayton.
Dayton is the birthplace of aviation: the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft. It is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.S., the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park. There are several things to do and see in the city and its suburbs.
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