Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Sugarcreek, Ohio
- Price $28.95 - $54.95
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready for a fun-filled day of running and celebration at the Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase on Saturday, October 3, 2026, in the charming village of Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County! This annual event features a thrilling 10K run, a scenic 5K run/walk, and an exciting 1-mile fun run/health walk, perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels. Runners will kick off their day with packet pickup beginning at 7:00 AM, followed by the fun run starting at 8:00 AM and the 10K and 5K races taking off at 8:30 AM.
All participants will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement, and those who register early will have the chance to snag a coveted event t-shirt. With awards for the top male and female finishers in both the 10K and 5K categories, excitement is in the air as runners compete for glory! After the races, stick around for the Grande Parade at 2:00 PM and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Ohio Swiss Festival, where cheese is king and Swiss culture shines through. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and
All participants will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement, and those who register early will have the chance to snag a coveted event t-shirt. With awards for the top male and female finishers in both the 10K and 5K categories, excitement is in the air as runners compete for glory! After the races, stick around for the Grande Parade at 2:00 PM and immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of the Ohio Swiss Festival, where cheese is king and Swiss culture shines through. Mark your calendars and join us for a day of fitness, fun, and
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, OCTOBER 3, 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
MEDAL:
All participants will receive a medal!
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
MEDAL:
All participants will receive a medal!
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]!
Races
-
1-Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$28.95
CLOSED -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$44.95
CLOSED -
10K Run
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$54.95
CLOSED
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