The 5K Foam Fest - Edmonton, AB
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About the race
The 5K Foam Fest held in the Edmonton/Leduc area is a community event that combines a 5-kilometre course with more than 25 obstacles and large volumes of foam. The course features inflatable elements such as a major waterslide, slip-and-slide sections, mud pits at certain venues, a foam zone and varied climbing and crawling obstacles. Organizers note the event uses about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The site for the Edmonton/Leduc event is RAD Torque Raceway at 50342 Range Road 253, near Edmonton International Airport in Alberta.
Offerings at the festival-style finish area include a Kids Free Fun Zone, a live DJ, food vendors, a licensed beer garden, shaded areas and water stations. Participants receive items such as a string bag, a 5K Foam Buff, a finishers medal, a festival wristband, a temporary tattoo and a free low-resolution finish photo; high-resolution photos are available for purchase. Additional services listed for the event include a rinse station, gear check (small donation), and on-site merchandise. The event lists ticket pricing tiers and notes that spectators are free.
The event also supports Make-A-Wish Canada and mentions efforts described as going green. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
