In 223 days · Sat, Jun 12, 2027
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When
Saturday, June 12th, 2027
Where
Young's Jersey Dairy, Yellow Springs OH
Distance
5K
Typical weather
61–79°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2026
65–80°F
rain
2025
60–82°F
dry
2024
54–80°F
dry
2023
56–67°F
rain
2022
64–81°F
rain
2021
64–85°F
dry
2020
57–79°F
dry
2019
53–75°F
rain
2018
64–76°F
rain
2017
66–87°F
dry
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About this race
Cheddar Challenge 2027
The Cheddar Challenge 5K is back at Young's Jersey Dairy!
Our herd of runners and walkers will enjoy a scenic course on the farmland around Young’s Jersey Dairy, including a loop in the Young’s Christmas Tree Farm and a path through our original barn built in 1869. This 3.1 mile run is suited for runners and walkers at all levels. After the race, participants can enjoy the Young's Farmstead. All participants signed up by May 26 will receive a t-shirt and all finishers.
This event benefits: Alzheimer’s Association, Breakthrough T1D, South Community Behavioral Health, United Rehabilitation Services.
There is no pre-packet pickup. Day of Race registration and packet pickup opens 7:30am. Race starts promptly at 9:00am.
Those signing up after 5/26/26 are not guaranteed a shirt and medal.
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