The 5K Foam Fest - Okanagan, BC
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About the race
The 5K Foam Fest in the Okanagan region is an obstacle course fun run held in Vernon, BC with the specific venue to be announced. The event uses a 5K course with more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits and an extensive volume of foam listed as 2.5 million cubic feet. All obstacles are optional and participants may complete the course at their own pace.
The festival area includes music, food and local vendors, a beer garden and a free kids zone for children 6 and under. Festival amenities noted for entrants include a festival wristband, string bag, buff, finisher medal, Foam Fest tattoo, water stations, shower station and change room access; a free finish line photo is included and course photos are available for purchase.
Age and safety rules are specified: participants must be at least 7 years old to run the course; children aged 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult; participants aged 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone but must follow course rules. A guardian must sign waivers for participants under 18. The organizer states there are no refunds on entries, but transfer options exist. Group discounts apply for groups of 10 or more. Spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors and beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
