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.

Race information

20 km
20k
15 km
15k
10 km
10k
5 km
Fest Entry
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Shake off winter at the Cabin Fever Trail Race at Richfield Heritage Preserve, offering in person 5k and 5 mile runs plus ruck and virtual options. Enjoy cozy after race scene with snacks, s'mores and a beer garden while supporting the park..

Run scenic single track through rows of pines at the Little Oregon Trail Run with options for runners, hikers, ruckers and a free kids fun run. Chip timed races, hoodies for registrants and wooden awards add charm.

Run the Cuyahoga Valley 5K and family fun run at Old Trail School on June 6, 2026 in Akron. Enjoy a scenic 5K through wooded Cuyahoga Valley National Park trails or a flat one mile grass loop ideal for families and strollers.

Run the 20th Annual Burning River Runs and Relay in Cuyahoga Falls July 25 to 26 on scenic trails through Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Options from 100 mile to marathon and team relays support park conservation.