Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sugarcreek, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Mile Fun Run | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $20$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 10K Run | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $25 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1-Mile Fun Run: $20 until Sep 30, then $25 until Oct 3.
- 10K Run: $45 until Sep 30, then $50 until Oct 3.
- 5K Run/Walk: $35 until Sep 30, then $40 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Ohio ($42).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Ohio runs 1:02:46, about 10:06 a mile, based on 121 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:07:32 and men in 57:24.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 1-Mile Fun Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,010 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
The Sugarcreek Fire Department, Sugarcreek, OH 44681
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (2 years)5K Run/Walk
10K Run
Aggregated from official results (RacePenguin) for Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase?
At the 2025 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 23:29 or better, the top quarter in 25:32, and half the field in 30:34; the last tenth came in after 49:26.
At the 2025 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 41:55 or better, the top quarter in 47:08, and half the field in 54:25; the last tenth came in after 1:09:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:40 | 19:37 |
| 20-29 | 28:57 | 21:37 |
| 30-39 | 27:25 | 24:18 |
| 40-49 | 27:37 | 24:44 |
| 50-59 | 46:25 | 27:37 |
| 60-69 | 41:48 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 153 to 170 finishers, and the median time rose from 28:32 to 30:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 (+11%) | 30:34 | under 23:29 | 18:30 |
| 2024 | 153 | 28:32 | under 23:19 | 18:22 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:32, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most Ohio 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 47:08, against 54:49 in a typical Ohio 10K, so times here run 14 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 55°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- The Sugarcreek Fire Department, Sugarcreek, OH 44681Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,010 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Race Day Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Sep 27, 2025), 2024 (Sep 28, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Ohio Swiss Festival Cheese Chase?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Ohio ($42).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 170 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 30:34 and the winner ran 18:30.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:32, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 10 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- The Sugarcreek Fire Department, Sugarcreek, OH 44681.
From the organizers
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
Medal:
All participants will receive a medal!
T-Shirts: