The 5K Foam Fest - Kitchener, ON
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Event overview
The 5K Foam Fest in Kitchener, Ontario is an obstacle-course fun run held at Victoria Park on July 11, 2026. The course distance is 5K and features over 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits, and about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The festival area includes music, food vendors, a beer garden, and a free kids zone for children 6 and under.
Participation and logistics
Registration 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, festival area access, the free kids zone, and free event photos for download. Participants aged 7 and up may run; 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 kids zone with adult supervision. The event states there are no refunds on entries, though transfer options are available. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors, and beer garden. Corporate and group rates are offered for groups of 10 or more. Fundraising activity for Make-A-Wish Canada is shown with CA$256.78 raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
