The 5K Foam Fest - Okanagan, BC

Event overview

The 5K Foam Fest in Vernon, British Columbia, is scheduled for June 13, 2026. The event is a roughly 5 km course that features more than 25 obstacles and the use of large amounts of foam, listed as 2.5 million cubic feet for each event.

Obstacles on the course include an inflatable waterslide, slip n slides, mud pits at certain venues, foam zones, tire hops, cargo climbs, walls, log roll, hill climbs, wipeout features and other challenge elements. The event location is Kin Beach and surrounding park lands at 7248 Tronson Road, Vernon.

The event format includes a festival area with a free Kids Fun Zone, a live DJ, food vendors, a licensed beer garden and a merchandise tent. Included participant items noted for this event are a string bag, a 5K Foam buff, a finishers medal, a festival wristband, a temporary tattoo and a free low resolution finish photo. On-site services include water stations, a rinse station, shaded areas and a gear check with a requested donation. Spectator admission is free. The event also lists charitable support and steps toward greener practices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.