Cheese Days Chase 2026
Cheese Days Chase 2026 is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Monroe, WI, with entry fees from $15 to $40.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Location
- 1610 11th St, Monroe, WI
- Price
- $15–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2026 Cheese Days Chase will take place on Saturday, September 19th.
The Kid's Race sponsored by SSM Health will begin at 8:30am and the 5k/10k/2-Mile Fun Walk, sponsored by Klondike Cheese Company will begin at 9:00am on Court House Square in downtown Monroe.
All participants will receive a beverage and cheese sandwich following the race in the Suisse Haus lot.
All participants in the kids race will receive a medal, cheese sandwich and beverage following the race.
Age Group Awards (for 5k/10k only):
Male/Female 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over
Online registration only. No mail-in registration.
You must register by September 2nd to be guaranteed a shirt!
All registered participants will need to check in and pick up race packets prior to the event.
You may do this on Thursday, September 17th and Friday, September 18th from 5-8 PM at Stateline Ice and Community Expo (SLICE): 1632 4th Ave. West, Monroe, WI. You can also you can pick up your packet from 7-8 AM Saturday morning at the check in table. When picking up packets, please keep in mind that Cheese Days Chase t-shirts are only guaranteed to participants who registered by 9/2.
The Kid's Race will begin at 8:30 AM. You can look for the start line by the Court House Square here in Monroe. After the race, medals will be handed out and runners are welcome to help themselves to post-race snacks and drinks near the start/finish line.
The 5k/10k/2-Mile Fun Walk, sponsored by Klondike Cheese Company will begin at 9:00 AM on Court House Square in downtown Monroe. Participants will receive a ticket for one cheese sandwich and one beverage, which you can redeem at the Suisse Haus tent following the race. Awards for all age groups in the 5K and 10K events will be announced and handed out at the Suisse Haus tent beginning at 11 AM.
Race Routes:
Events
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race day
Saturday, 9/19
High
72°
Low
60°
Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
100%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
About Monroe, WI
Population
10,568
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,051 ft
Nearest Airport
RFD
Chicago Rockford International Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
MKE
General Mitchell International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Cheese Days Chase 2026
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 1610 11th St, Monroe, WI
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Cheese Days Chase 2026
Sep 19, 2026