Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase

Event Overview

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

• Sizes: Youth Small to Large & Adult X-Small to 3X-Large
• No T-Shirt Option: Available for a $5 discount.
• Note: T-Shirts will be limited after August 31!

Awards

• 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk:
• Overall Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall - Medallion and Cheese
• Age Group Awards: 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.

More Information

For more Information for festivities that happen at the Ohio Swiss Festival, check us out at www.ohioswissfestival.com! Check us out on Facebook or Instagram!

Race URL

For more details and registration, visit Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase.