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 Festiv
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Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026 — Sugarcreek, OH
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for October 3.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Sugarcreek, OH.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
