Foam Fest - East Melbourne
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Event overview
The 5K Foam Fest - East Melbourne is a social obstacle-course fun run held on January 24, 2026, at 305 Victoria Rd, Wandin North, VIC, Australia. The course distance is 5K and features more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits and a large foam area totaling 2.5 million cubic feet. The event includes music, a festival area with food and local vendors, a kids zone for children 6 and under, and a beer garden open to festival attendees.
The event supports Make-A-Wish Australia and includes on-site services such as water stations, shower stations and change room access.
Entry, rules and services
General entry items listed for participants include a string bag, buff, finisher's medal, Foam Fest tattoo and a free low-resolution finish photo; high-resolution photos are available for purchase. Ticket types shown are a single entry (A$74.99), a Family Pass priced from A$69.99 per person based on a minimum of four, and a reduced Military/First Responder rate (A$69.99) with proof of service. No refunds are offered; transfers are available. Corporate and group discounts apply for groups of 10 or more.
Age and safety rules: participants must be at least 7 years old to run the course; children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, while those 13 to 17 do not require a chaperone but must follow course rules. Legal guardians must sign waivers for participants under 18. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors and beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.