The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC

Lake Cowichan, Canada • 29 May 2027

The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC

This event takes place at Laketown Ranch Music & Recreation Park in Lake Cowichan, British Columbia on May 29, 2027. It is a 5K obstacle course fun run featuring more than 25 obstacles, including a large inflatable waterslide, mud pits and about 2.5 million cubic feet of foam. The site includes live music, food vendors, local sellers and a beer garden.

Obstacles are optional and the course may be walked or run at participants' own pace. Children aged 6 and under may not run the course but have free access to a supervised kids zone. Participants must be at least 7 years old to run; ages 7 to 12 must run with a registered adult, while ages 13 to 17 do not require an adult chaperone but must follow course rules. Waivers for minors must be signed by a legal guardian. The organizer notes the activity carries risks of injury or death.

Registration includes a festival wristband, string bag, buff, finisher's 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. The listed price for one entry is CA$58.05. No refunds are offered, though transfer options exist. Group discounts are available for parties of 10 or more, a promoter program pays $5 per ticket sold, and spectators have free access to the festival area, vendors and beer garden.

Camping and a pre-party are offered the night before on site. Campsites are limited, assigned on a first come, first serve basis, and subject to site rules and fees. 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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