The 5K Foam Fest - Wasaga Beach, ON
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The 5K Foam Fest - Wasaga Beach, ON : July 18, 2026
The event takes place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Wasaga Beach Provincial Park, Beach Area 2. It is a foam run of about 5 km that features more than 25 obstacles on site. The course includes an inflatable waterslide described by the organizer as the world's largest, multiple slip n slides, mud features at certain venues, and a Foam Zone supplied with roughly 2.5 million cubic feet of foam.
The event combines the run with a family festival offering a free Kids Fun Zone, a live DJ, food vendors, a licensed beer garden and a merch tent. Participants receive a string bag, a 5K Foam Buff, a finishers medal, a festival wristband, a temporary tattoo and a free low-resolution finish photo. The site also provides water stations, a rinse station, shaded areas and a gear check service for a small donation. The organizer notes "going green" practices and that the event supports a charitable cause.
Pricing information listed: full price $139.99 and current price $74.99, both subject to local taxes and fees; spectators are free. The organizer lists suggested items to bring: photo ID, sunscreen, cash only, and a change of clothes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
