The 5K Foam Fest - Ottawa
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The 5K Foam Fest - Ottawa
The 5K Foam Fest at Wesley Clover Parks in Nepean, Ottawa is an obstacle course based fun run held on August 7, 2027. The event features more than 25 obstacles, including an inflatable waterslide, mud pits and an advertised 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. Obstacles are optional and the course may be walked or run at the participant's own pace.
The event includes a festival area with music, food vendors, local vendors and a beer garden. Spectators have free access to the festival area. A free kids zone is available for children aged six and under; that area includes a mini inflatable obstacle course and a bounce house and requires adult supervision.
Participation rules and waivers: the run is open to ages seven and up. Children aged seven to twelve must run with a registered adult; youth aged thirteen to seventeen do not require a chaperone but must follow course rules. Event waivers for participants under 18 must be signed by a legal guardian. The organizer notes that the obstacle course involves physical risk.
Ticket details and policies: a standard entry ticket listed at CA$58.47 includes the run, festival wristband, string bag, buff, finisher medal, Foam Fest tattoo, water stations, shower station, change room access, festival area access, free kids zone and a free finish line photo. Course photos are available for purchase. No refunds are offered; transfer options are available. Corporate and group discounts are offered for groups of 10 or more. A promoter program offers CA$5 per ticket for tracked referrals. The event lists Make-A-Wish Canada as a fundraising organization with CA$0.00 raised. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
