The 5K Foam Fest
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The 5K Foam Fest - Sydney 2026
The event on December 5, 2026 at Saxony Rd, Horsley Park NSW 2175, Australia is a 5 km obstacle course fun run with an accompanying festival area. The course includes over 25 obstacles, a large inflatable waterslide, mud pits and extensive foam sections amounting to about 2.5 million cubic feet. Obstacles are optional and participants may walk or run at their own pace.
A free kids zone is provided for children aged 6 and under; this area includes a mini inflatable obstacle course and a bounce house and requires adult supervision. Children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, while participants aged 13 to 17 do not require a chaperone. Any participant under 18 requires a legal guardian to sign the event waiver. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors and beer garden.
Ticket inclusions listed for sample entries include run entry, string bag, buff, finisher medal, Foam Fest tattoo, water stations, shower station, change room access, festival area access and a free low resolution finish photo. Sample prices shown are A$74.99 for a single entry, a family pass at A$69.99 per person based on a minimum of four, and a military and first responder rate of A$69.99 with proof of service. No refunds are available and transfer options are offered. Corporate discounts apply for groups of ten or more. The event supports Make-A-Wish Australia and offers a promoter program that pays A$5 per ticket referral. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
