The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC
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Event overview
The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC is scheduled for May 30, 2026 on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The event is a 5-kilometre obstacle-course fun run with more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits, and a course area containing about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The festival setting includes live music, food vendors, local vendors, a beer garden, and a free kids zone for children aged 6 and under. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors, and beer garden.
Participation and logistics
Entry information states ages 7 and up may participate on the course; children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, and participants aged 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone but must follow course rules. Children 6 and under cannot run the 5K course but may use the free kids zone. All obstacles are optional and the course should be completed at individual pace. Event waivers are required, with waivers for participants under 18 to be signed by a legal guardian. The listed registration price for a single entry is CA$58.05 and includes the run, string bag, buff, finisher's medal, Foam Fest tattoo, water stations, shower station, change room access, festival access, free kids zone, and downloadable event photos. No refunds on entries are available; transfer options are offered. Organizers note corporate and group rates for groups of 10 or more. Fundraising activity shown supports Make-A-Wish Canada. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.