The 5K Foam Fest - Cochrane, AB
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Event overview
The 5K Foam Fest in Cochrane, Alberta is a 5-kilometre obstacle-course run held on June 27, 2026 at the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society on Bow Valley Trail. The course features more than 25 optional obstacles, mud pits, an inflatable waterslide and about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The event includes music, a festival area with food and local vendors, a beer garden, shower and change-room access, and free event photos for download. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors, and beer garden.
Entry and participant information
Entry is open to participants aged 7 and up; children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, while participants aged 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone. Children aged 6 and under may not run the 5K but can use a free Kids Fun Zone with a mini inflatable obstacle course and bounce house under adult supervision. Event waivers for participants under 18 must be signed by a legal guardian. There are no refunds on entries or payments; transfer options are available. Group discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more. An event promoter program pays CA$5 per ticket on tracked referral purchases. Individual entry fee listed: CA$58.05, which includes the run, string bag, buff, finisher’s medal, foam fest tattoo, water stations, shower station, change-room access, festival area access, free kids zone, and free event photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
