The 5K Foam Fest - Kitchener, ON
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Event overview
The 5K Foam Fest in Kitchener, Ontario is a 5K obstacle-course fun run held at Victoria Park on July 11, 2026. The course includes more than 25 obstacles, such as an inflatable waterslide, mud pits, and large foam sections totalling 2.5 million cubic feet. The event features a festival area with food vendors, a beer garden, a free kids zone for children 6 and under, music, and event photos available for download.
Participation and logistics
The event is open to participants ages 7 and up for the 5K course; children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, while participants 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone but must follow course rules. Legal guardians must sign waivers for participants under 18. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors, and beer garden. Registration for a single entry is listed at CA$58.50 and includes a string bag, buff, finisher's medal, foam fest tattoo, water stations, shower station, change room access, access to the festival area and free kids zone, and free event photos. There are no refunds on entries, but transfer options are available. The organiser offers corporate and group discounts for groups of 10 or more and operates a promoter program that pays a commission per ticket referred. Fundraising activity listed supports Make-A-Wish Canada. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
