The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC

MAY
30
2026
Dive into the 5K Foam Fest on May 30 at Laketown Ranch, Vancouver Island. Run at your own pace through inflatable waterslides, mud pits and huge foam zones, then enjoy food, vendors and a kids zone for family fun.
Sat 30 May 2026

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Event

The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC is a 5K obstacle-course fun run held on May 30, 2026 at Laketown Ranch Music & Recreation Park in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia. The course features more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits and about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. Obstacles are optional and participants may choose their own pace on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Details

  • Age rules: participants must be at least 7 years old to run. Ages 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult. Ages 13 to 17 may run without an adult but must follow course rules. Children 6 and under cannot run the 5K but may use a free Kids Fun Zone with adult supervision. Waivers for participants under 18 must be signed by a legal guardian.
  • Access and services: the festival area includes vendors, a beer garden, food, a free kids zone, water stations, shower stations and change room access. Spectators have free access to the festival area.
  • Tickets and policies: a single-entry ticket is listed at CA$63.29. A family pass is available for families with four or more participants; a military/first responder ticket is listed at CA$58.05. The event states there are no refunds on entries or payments; transfer options are available.
  • Fundraising: the event lists Make-A-Wish Canada as a fundraising organization and shows CA$905.24 raised (95% of goal).
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