Foam Fest - East Melbourne

Scoresby, Australia • 28 Nov 2026

5K Foam Fest Melbourne

The event is a 5K obstacle course scheduled for 28 November 2026 at Event Central at Caribbean Park, 1280 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby VIC 3179. It is presented as a festival-style event with family-friendly elements and spectator admission listed as free.

The course includes 25 obstacles and inflatable features such as the world's largest inflatable waterslide, multiple slip n slides, a Foam Zone and a Foamy Start and Finish. Certain elements listed for some venues include a Mud Crawl and Mud Pit. Organizers state they pump 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at each event.

Included items and service options listed for participants are a string bag, a 5K Foam Buff, a finishers medal, a temporary tattoo and a free low-resolution finish photo; high-resolution photos are available for purchase. Event amenities described are a Kids Free Fun Zone, water stations, a live DJ, food vendors, beer gardens, a merch tent, showers, shaded areas and a gear check that accepts a $5 donation. The event mentions charitable support and a sustainability initiative described as Going Green.

Ticket information notes a current price of $74.99 and a full price of $139.99 by event day. Ticket prices are described as including taxes, processing fees and insurance fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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5 km
5k Foam Fest
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