One of my goals for 2015 is to participate in at least three races that I haven’t done before, and when I found out that Foam Fest was coming to Nova Scotia this year I knew that I had to go!
I ran Mud Hero back in 2013 and while mud is fun, paring it with foam is perfection. Who doesn’t want to get covered in mud AND foam!? Well, realistically I’m sure lots of people, but there are even more of us who think it sounds like a good time!
5K Foam Fest is an obstacle course and while there is a certain level of physical fitness needed, the focus of this race is on having fun – not on how fast you can finish. Some of the obstacles can be challenging and push you out of your comfort zone, but if you need to opt out of any obstacle for whatever reason, you can!
I’m not generally a huge fan of heights but jumping into that crash mat looks SO FUN!
A foam covered slide? Count. Me. In.
I think part of what I like about events like this is that it gives me a chance to play on the kids inflatable play sets/bounce kingdoms that are always at parks and events that I’m not usually allowed on/in. 😉
But it’s not all foamy fun, we still have to get down and dirty too
The Nova Scotia event takes place on Saturday, August 15th at Ski Wentworth so for us valley folks it’s a bit of a drive, but one I think will be well worth it! Three of my friends and I are heading out and will be participating in the 11am wave. That’s another thing, this is an all-day event, so if you are travelling from further away you can sign up for a later start time so that you don’t have to get up mega early to arrive for a 9am gun time (thank goodness!).
Now we just have to cross our fingers for nice weather and we’ll be all set!
Coupon Code
Want to save a little bit on registration? Right now if you use the coupon code 5BUCKSOFF you’ll save $5! If you are registering for the Nova Scotia event you’ll need to either create or join a team, if you don’t want to create one everyone is welcome to join my team Confessions of a Fitness Instructor which you’ll find in the drop-down list.
If you do register let me know – I’d love to see you there!!
Let’s get foamy (and a little muddy too)!!!
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by 5K Foam Fest, but all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
this looks so COOL! what a fun idea! too bad it is so far away but i love the idea that there are fun races like this not as focused on time 🙂
FYI there is going to be a colour run or walk (WITH SPARKLES!) at Martock in September. I’m putting a team together (which saves on the registration fee) so maybe you’ll want to check that one out 😉
I saw that on your FB! I am SO IN! I will register when they have the team option available. Now I just need to learn to run 😉
I just emailed them today so hopefully it’s soon!
SPARKLES!
do you need to be in your start time to be part of your team??
Nope!
I’m in the 10:15am wave….this year I turned 40 and decided that my usually running races need a change. I did spartan, am doing mud hero today, and am signed up for foam fest! Can’t wait!!!!
I hope you had fun at Mud Hero! I understand it was muddier than past years!!!