Contest will send people racing after big wheel of cheese rolling down Marquette Mountain

MARQUETTE, MI – If you've ever dreamt of chasing a big wheel of cheese down a mountain (who hasn't?), this is your chance.

The first Marquette Mountain Cheese Roll is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.

"Who's Ready to Chase Some Cheese?!" organizers said on Facebook . "It's going to be cheesier and wilder than imagined."

Marquette Mountain teamed up with The Cheese Cave at Everyday Wines Marquette for the event.

Two lucky winners – one man and one woman – will each take a home a wheel of cheese.

"That's right – you could be crowned the cheese champ!" organizers said.

Participants must register online by 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18. The cost is $25 per person.

All racers will start together. As soon as the cheese is rolled, the race is on. Racers with dash downhill, navigating tricky terrain - grass, weeds, mud, sand, gravel, and rock - and competing to reach the finish line first.

In addition to cheese chasing, the event will include food, drinks, live music and fall color lift rides. Spectators can enter for free. Lift tickets are $16.50 and will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Music by Bradley Brownell is scheduled for 2-5 p.m.

"Whether you're chasing the cheese or just here for the laughs, it's guaranteed to be a ridiculously fun time!" organizers said. "Plus, we'll have food, drinks, and the lift spinning so you can enjoy the stunning fall colors. So, grab your friends and come out for an unforgettable day of cheese-chasing madness!"