Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 1-Mile Fun Run · 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run
From the Organizer
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
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! Check us out on Facebook or Instagram!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
69°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
29%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Coshocton Ag Rsch Stn, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sugarcreek, OH
Population
2,614
as of 2023
Elevation
1,119 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase?
- Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase is a running race held in Sugarcreek, Ohio on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Sugarcreek, Ohio at The Sugarcreek Fire Department, Sugarcreek, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase
Oct 3, 2026