What time does the The 5K Foam Fest start?

It is not one time nationwide. Of the 8 locations listed, 8 have published a timetable: 8 of the 8 start at 8 a.m. local time, the earliest at 8 a.m., the latest at 8 a.m. — each location's page carries its own schedule, so check the one you are running.

How many The 5K Foam Fest events are there in Canada?

RaceFinder lists 8, across 3 provinces and 8 cities. The organizer's own site has the complete list, including smaller community events that never reach a race calendar. This page is rebuilt from the calendar daily, so it reflects what is listed rather than a number someone typed once.

What distances does the The 5K Foam Fest offer?

Across the series: 5km. Individual locations vary — open the one nearest you to see what it runs.

Where do I register for the The 5K Foam Fest?

On the organizer's own page. Each location's page links straight to its registration — RaceFinder never takes signups or a cut.

The 5K Foam Fest 2027

8 listed locations across 3 provinces, May 29, 2027 through August 28, 2027.

Twenty-odd obstacles, a lot of foam, and no interest in your finish time. Closer to a day out than a race, which is why it fills with first-timers.

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Ontario · 5 British Columbia · 1 Alberta · 2

Ontario

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Saturday, July 10, 2027
The 5K Foam Fest - Kitchener, ON
Kitchener, ON · OCR · 5km · from $58
Saturday, July 17, 2027
The 5K Foam Fest - Wasaga Beach, ON
Wasaga Beach, ON · OCR · 5km · from $58
Saturday, July 24, 2027
The 5K Foam Fest - London, ON
London, ON · OCR · 5km · from $58
Saturday, August 7, 2027
The 5K Foam Fest - Ottawa
Ottawa, ON · OCR · 5km · from $58
Saturday, August 28, 2027
The 5K Foam Fest - Toronto, ON
Uxbridge, ON · OCR · 5km · from $58

Every other race in Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Uxbridge and Wasaga Beach.

British Columbia

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Saturday, May 29, 2027
The 5K Foam Fest - Vancouver Island, BC
Lake Cowichan, BC · OCR · 5km · from $58

Every other race in Lake Cowichan.

Alberta

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Every other race in Cochrane.

The 5K Foam Fest — FAQ

What time does the The 5K Foam Fest start?: It is not one time nationwide. Of the 8 locations listed, 8 have published a timetable: 8 of the 8 start at 8 a.m. local time, the earliest at 8 a.m., the latest at 8 a.m. — each location's page carries its own schedule, so check the one you are running.
How many The 5K Foam Fest events are there in Canada?: RaceFinder lists 8, across 3 provinces and 8 cities. The organizer's own site has the complete list, including smaller community events that never reach a race calendar. This page is rebuilt from the calendar daily, so it reflects what is listed rather than a number someone typed once.
What distances does the The 5K Foam Fest offer?: Across the series: 5km. Individual locations vary — open the one nearest you to see what it runs.
Where do I register for the The 5K Foam Fest?: On the organizer's own page. Each location's page links straight to its registration — RaceFinder never takes signups or a cut.

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