Little Carolina Trail Fest
Olmsted Falls, United States • 20 Jun 2026
Event overview
Little Carolina Trail Fest takes place on June 20, 2026 at the Lagoon Picnic Area in Rocky River Reservation, Valley Pkwy, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138, United States. The event is an evening trail festival built around a 5K loop; participants can complete multiple loops to achieve longer distances. Hiking, rucking, walking, and running are allowed.
Race details
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- 15K
- 20K
- Fest Entry (access to the afterparty only)
Entry fees listed for the events include $30 for the 5K and 10K, $40 for the 15K and 20K, and $10 for Fest Entry. Prices increase after March 15, 2026. Fest Entry registration ends on June 20, 2026.
Participants receive a custom finisher medal and a distance pin. The race is chip-timed and offers an optional race shirt. The course is a 5K loop; finishers receive a medal and a button to indicate the distance completed.
Logistics and amenities
An afterparty features live bluegrass music and a beer garden; the beer garden includes a complimentary first beverage for attendees. Shuttle service is available with a pick-up location at Frostville Museum, 24101 Cedar Point Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070. Participants and spectators must park only in legal parking spots; the Metroparks may ticket or tow illegally parked vehicles. In case of bad weather the event will proceed unless there is severe weather, with adjustments to live music as needed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.