Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026 — Sugarcreek, OH

Date
October 3, 2026
Location
Sugarcreek, OH
Venue
The Sugarcreek Fire Department
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$15.00 – $50.00
Events
1-Mile Fun Run, 5K Run/Walk, 10K Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase is a running race held in Sugarcreek, Ohio, featuring a 1-mile option, 5K, and 10K. The event takes place on October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM from the Sugarcreek Fire Department. Entry fees range from $15 to $50 depending on the distance selected. Whether you're looking for a short local effort or a longer distance race, this festival event offers multiple options for runners of different levels.

From the Race 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 !

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026 — Sugarcreek, OH?

Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026 — Sugarcreek, OH takes place on October 3, 2026. The race is held in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

Where is Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026 — Sugarcreek, OH held?

Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026 — Sugarcreek, OH is held at The Sugarcreek Fire Department in Sugarcreek, Ohio.

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