Foam Fest - East Melbourne
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The 5K Foam Fest Melbourne 2026
The 5K Foam Fest Melbourne 2026 takes place on 28 November 2026 at Event Central, Caribbean Park on Ferntree Gully Road in Scoresby, VIC. The event is an obstacle course based fun run held over a 5 kilometre course.
The course features more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits and large foam sections described as 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. Obstacles are optional and participants may complete the course at their own pace. The event area also includes music, food and local vendors, a free kids zone for children aged 6 and under, and a beer garden. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors and beer garden.
Entry is available for ages 7 and up. Children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult; participants aged 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone but must follow course rules. Event waivers must be signed by the legal guardian of any participant under 18. The event warning notes that, as an obstacle course and physical activity, there are risks of injury and or death. There are no refunds on entries or payments, but transfer options are available. Corporate and group rates are offered for groups of 10 or more.
Ticket inclusions listed for a standard entry include the run, a string bag, a buff, a finisher's medal, a Foam Fest tattoo, water stations, a shower station, change room access, festival area access, the free kids zone and a low resolution finish photo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
