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Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
The Sugarcreek Fire Department, Sugarcreek OH
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
54–71°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
54–80°F
dry
2024
51–73°F
dry
2023
59–82°F
dry
2022
40–63°F
dry
2021
64–74°F
rain
2020
43–58°F
dry
2019
64–85°F
dry
2018
61–77°F
rain
2017
52–79°F
dry
2016
51–69°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 3
Rain likely · 66–82°F
Saturday, Oct 3starts near 66°F · 38% chance of rain · wind up to 11 mph
About this race
Race Overview
- Event Types: 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1-Mile Fun Run/Health Walk (Untimed Event)
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Location: Sugarcreek Fire Department, 154 Broadway Street Sugarcreek, OH 44681
- Website: Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase
Schedule
- Pre-Packet Pickup: Friday, October 2, 6:00-7:30 PM near the pavilion
- Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration: Saturday, October 3, 7:00 AM
- 1-Mile Fun Run Start: 8:00 AM (Untimed Event)
- 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk Start: 8:30 AM
- Awards: 9:30 AM
- Course Closed: 10:00 AM
- Grande Parade: 2:00 PM
Medal
- Participation: All participants will receive a medal!
T-Shirts
- Available Sizes: Youth Small to Large & Adult X-Small to 3X-Large
- No T-Shirt Option: $5 discount available
- Limit: T-Shirts will be limited after August 31!
Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Overall - Medallion and Cheese
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male and Female per Age Group (12 & Under to 65 & Over)
Ohio Swiss Festival
- Festival Timing: Held the fourth weekend after Labor Day
- Location: Sugarcreek, located 8 miles from Interstate 77 in Tuscarawas County
- Festival Features: Everything Swiss from cheese to alphorns, singers, and polka
More Information
- Festivities Info: Visit www.ohioswissfestival.com
- Social Media: Check us out on Facebook or Instagram!
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Oct 2 – 4, 2026.
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