
Rabbit Hole Romp is a running race on November 1, 2026 in Dayton, OH, with an entry fee of $25.
From the Organizer
A Sunday Morning 5k Romp to benefit the Dayton Book Fair Foundation, the Dayton Book Fair and Rabbit Hole Books. Come dressed as your favorite Alice in Wonderland character, or any literary figure, or just as yourself! Prizes for Best Costumes! Not only a foot race but a rather unusual adventure. Bookish types welcome too! A little lame for actual running or romping? You can participate in our virtual race too.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Dayton Mcd, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
136,741
as of 2023
City Elevation
744 ft
Nearest Airport
DAY
James M. Cox Dayton International Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
CVG
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Rabbit Hole Romp
Nov 1, 2026