5K
The 5K Foam Fest - Ottawa 2026
August 22, 2026
Ottawa, ON
5K
The 5K Foam Fest - Ottawa 2026
Date
August 22, 2026
Location
Ottawa, ON
Events
The Electrolit 5K Foam Fest comes to Ottawa on Saturday, August 22, 2026. Organized by the team behind the international 5K Foam Fest series, this event brings the same high-energy, obstacle-filled format that has toured Canadian cities in recent summers. Location for the Ottawa stop is listed as "to be announced."
The event is a single-distance, family-friendly 5-kilometre obstacle course open to participants ages 7 and up. Runners and walkers navigate more than 25 inflatable and foam obstacles — from slip 'n' slides and cargo climbs to a Mega Slide and dedicated foam zones — designed to make the course wet, muddy and playful rather than competitive. A Kids Free Fun Zone and family pass ticket options make it easy to come as a group.
What sets this stop apart is the production scale: organizers pump out 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at each event and pack the course with large inflatables (including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide at selected venues). Race entry includes a string bag, a 5K Foam Fest buff and a finisher’s medal; low-resolution photos are provided free and on-site features include water stations, a rinse station, live DJ, food vendors and a licensed beer garden. The series also partners with Make‑A‑Wish Canada and highlights ongoing fundraising — the national tour has raised millions for charity.
Registration for Ottawa is open now; current promotional pricing is listed at $54.99 with a full price of $139.99 (plus local taxes and fees) and tickets may increase as the event date approaches.
The event is a single-distance, family-friendly 5-kilometre obstacle course open to participants ages 7 and up. Runners and walkers navigate more than 25 inflatable and foam obstacles — from slip 'n' slides and cargo climbs to a Mega Slide and dedicated foam zones — designed to make the course wet, muddy and playful rather than competitive. A Kids Free Fun Zone and family pass ticket options make it easy to come as a group.
What sets this stop apart is the production scale: organizers pump out 2.5 million cubic feet of foam at each event and pack the course with large inflatables (including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide at selected venues). Race entry includes a string bag, a 5K Foam Fest buff and a finisher’s medal; low-resolution photos are provided free and on-site features include water stations, a rinse station, live DJ, food vendors and a licensed beer garden. The series also partners with Make‑A‑Wish Canada and highlights ongoing fundraising — the national tour has raised millions for charity.
Registration for Ottawa is open now; current promotional pricing is listed at $54.99 with a full price of $139.99 (plus local taxes and fees) and tickets may increase as the event date approaches.
EVENTS
Please check the official website for up-to-date times and pricing
Course Details
- Location for the Ottawa stop: to be announced (event listed for Ottawa, ON)
- 5-kilometre obstacle course with foam zones, large inflatables, slip 'n' slides and mud pits (mud features may vary by venue)
- Course features an "Electrolit Foamy Start" and an "Electrolit Foamy Finish"
- Water stations available on course and a rinse station at the finish area
Race Highlights
- **Massive foam output:** 2.5 million cubic feet of foam are pumped into the course at each event
- **Obstacle count:** 25+ obstacles including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, multiple slip 'n' slides and mud features (venue dependent)
- **Finishers package:** entry includes a string bag, a 5K Foam Buff and a finisher’s medal
- **Family focus:** Kids Free Fun Zone and bundled family pass ticket options available
- **Charity partner:** event supports Make‑A‑Wish Canada as part of national fundraising efforts
- **Obstacle count:** 25+ obstacles including the world’s largest inflatable waterslide, multiple slip 'n' slides and mud features (venue dependent)
- **Finishers package:** entry includes a string bag, a 5K Foam Buff and a finisher’s medal
- **Family focus:** Kids Free Fun Zone and bundled family pass ticket options available
- **Charity partner:** event supports Make‑A‑Wish Canada as part of national fundraising efforts
RACE DAY COUNTDOWN
175
Days
175
Hours
175
Minutes
Date
August 22, 2026
Season
Location
Ottawa, ON
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