Young's Jersey Dairy Cheddar Challenge 5k

🏃‍♂️ Cheddar Challenge 2026

🌾 Event Overview

• Location: Young’s Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs, OH
• Date: May 30, 2026
• Course: Scenic route on farmland, including Young's Christmas Tree Farm and original barn built in 1869
• Distance: 3.1 miles, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels

🧀 Post-Race Activities

• Cheese Festival: Celebrate the Young's Farmstead Cheese Anniversary weekend
• Tours: Cheese information tours available for participants
• Sales: Cheese products available for purchase
• Incentives: T-shirt for all participants signed up by May 16 and finisher medals

🤝 Benefiting Organizations

• Alzheimer’s Association
• Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
• South Community, Inc.
• United Rehabilitation Services

📋 Race Day Information

• Packet Pickup: Early on May 29 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Red shelter
• Day of Race: Registration and packet pickup opens at 7:30 AM
• Start Time: Race begins promptly at 9:00 AM
• Note: Those signing up after 5/16/26 are not guaranteed a shirt and medal

🔗 More Information

• Registration Link: Young's Jersey Dairy Cheddar Challenge 5K