The 5K Foam Fest - Wasaga Beach, ON
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Event details
The 5K Foam Fest at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park takes place on July 18, 2026, at Beach Area 2 in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. The event is a 5K obstacle-course fun run featuring more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits, and approximately 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The site includes a festival area with music, food vendors, local vendors, a kids zone for children 6 and under, and a beer garden. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors, and beer garden.
Participation and services
Participants must be at least 7 years old to run the course; children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, while participants aged 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone but must follow course rules. Children 6 and under cannot run the course but may use the free Kids FUN Zone with adult supervision. All obstacles are optional and event waivers are required for participants under 18, with legal guardian signatures required. The event notes there are risks associated with the course. Registration (listed price CA$58.47) includes entry, a string bag, buff, finisher's medal, foam fest tattoo, water stations, shower station, change room access, festival access, kids zone access, and free event photos. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. The event is linked to fundraising for Make-A-Wish Canada; CA$154.31 has been raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.