Foam Fest - East Melbourne

Scoresby, Australia • 28 Nov 2026

5K Foam Fest Melbourne

5K Foam Fest Melbourne is a 5 km obstacle event held on 28 November 2026 at Event Central at Caribbean Park, 1280 Ferntree Gully Rd, Scoresby VIC 3179. The course features more than 25 obstacles and a foam element that the organiser quantifies as 2.5 million cubic feet of foam used at each event. Obstacles listed for the event include an inflatable waterslide, slip n slides, mud pits and crawls, cargo and rope climbs, a mega slide and a foam zone.

The event is presented with festival-style amenities. Included items and services listed for participants comprise a string bag, a 5K Foam buff, a finishers medal, a temporary tattoo and a low resolution finish photo with higher resolution photos available for purchase. On-site offerings include a Kids Free Fun Zone, water stations, a live DJ, food vendors, a licensed beer garden, a merch tent, showers, shaded areas and a gear check for a suggested donation.

Ticketing information on the event page shows a current price of $69.99 and a full price of $139.99, with taxes and booking fees included. Spectators are admitted free. The event lists Make A Wish Australia as its official charity partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5k Foam Fest
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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