Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Sugarcreek, Ohio
- Price $18.95 - $39.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day at the Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase, taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the charming village of Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County! This annual event features exciting races for all fitness levels, including a challenging 10K run, a scenic 5K run/walk, and an engaging 1-mile fun run/health walk. The festivities kick off with packet pickup and race day registration starting at 7:00 AM, followed by the fun run at 8:00 AM and the 10K and 5K races at 8:30 AM.
As part of the beloved Ohio Swiss Festival, this event promises a delightful atmosphere filled with Swiss culture, delicious cheese, and lively music. Participants can earn awards in various categories, celebrating the top runners and age group winners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sugarcreek while participating in a community celebration that highlights the best of Swiss heritage. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day of running and fun!
As part of the beloved Ohio Swiss Festival, this event promises a delightful atmosphere filled with Swiss culture, delicious cheese, and lively music. Participants can earn awards in various categories, celebrating the top runners and age group winners. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Sugarcreek while participating in a community celebration that highlights the best of Swiss heritage. Mark your calendars and join us for a memorable day of running and fun!
Organiser's Description
The annual 10K RUN, 5K RUN/WALK, and 1-MILE FUN RUN/HEALTH WALK (Untimed Event) draws more runners each and every year is set to run through The Village of SUGARCREEK on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026. The race takes place in front of the Sugarcreek Fire Department, _154 Broadway Street Sugarcreek, OH 44681_.
SCHEDULE:
_Friday, October 2_
6:00-7:30 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup near the pavilion
_Saturday, October 3
_7:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
8:00 AM - 1-Mile Fun Run Start - Untimed Event!
8:30 AM - 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk Start
9:30 AM - Awards
10:00 AM - Course Closed
2:00 PM - Grande Parade
T-SHIRTS:
We offer Youth Small to Large & Adult X-Small to 3X-Large along with a No T-Shirt option for a $5 discount. T-SHIRTS WILL BE LIMITED AFTER AUGUST 31!
AWARDS:
10K Run & 5K Run/Walk:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall - Medallion and Cheese
Top 3 Male and Female per Age Group: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
OHIO SWISS FESTIVAL:
The race is part of the Ohio Swiss Festival held the fourth weekend after Labor Day. This is a magical time in Sugarcreek located just 8 miles from Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County. It is a time when Swiss is queen and cheese is for all during an event known as the Ohio Swiss Festival. There will be everything Swiss from cheese to alphorns and, of course, singers and plenty of polka.
For more Information for festivities that happen at Ohio Swiss Festival, check us out at WWW.OHIOSWISSFESTIVAL.COM [https://www.ohioswissfestival.com]! Check us out on FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/OhioSwissFestival] or INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ohioswissfestival/?hl=en]!
SCHEDULE:
_Friday, October 2_
6:00-7:30 PM - Pre-Packet Pickup near the pavilion
_Saturday, October 3
_7:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
8:00 AM - 1-Mile Fun Run Start - Untimed Event!
8:30 AM - 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk Start
9:30 AM - Awards
10:00 AM - Course Closed
2:00 PM - Grande Parade
T-SHIRTS:
We offer Youth Small to Large & Adult X-Small to 3X-Large along with a No T-Shirt option for a $5 discount. T-SHIRTS WILL BE LIMITED AFTER AUGUST 31!
AWARDS:
10K Run & 5K Run/Walk:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall - Medallion and Cheese
Top 3 Male and Female per Age Group: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 & Over
OHIO SWISS FESTIVAL:
The race is part of the Ohio Swiss Festival held the fourth weekend after Labor Day. This is a magical time in Sugarcreek located just 8 miles from Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County. It is a time when Swiss is queen and cheese is for all during an event known as the Ohio Swiss Festival. There will be everything Swiss from cheese to alphorns and, of course, singers and plenty of polka.
For more Information for festivities that happen at Ohio Swiss Festival, check us out at WWW.OHIOSWISSFESTIVAL.COM [https://www.ohioswissfestival.com]! Check us out on FACEBOOK [https://www.facebook.com/OhioSwissFestival] or INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/ohioswissfestival/?hl=en]!
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