5K Foam Fest Alberta - Make-A-Wish Canada Gear Check Volunteer

We’re excited to announce that the 5K Foam Fest is back for 2026 with 2 events across Alberta - Edmonton (Leduc) and Cochrane! These festivals are full of foamy fun, obstacle courses, music, food vendors etc. and Make-A-Wish is the chosen charity partner! We would love to have your help to make the days an amazing success by supporting the event Gear Check booth.

EDMONTON (Leduc)

Date: Saturday June 20th, 2026 (7:00am-4:30pm - various shift times)

Location: Leduc Recreation Centre (4330 Black Gold Drive, Leduc, AB T9E 3C3)

Link to sign-up: Volunteer details — The 5K Foam Fest - Edmonton, AB — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

COCHRANE

Date: Saturday June 27th, 2026 (7:00am-4:30pm - various shift times)

Location: Cochrane & District Agricultural Society (43080 Bow Valley Trail, Cochrane, AB T4C 1A9)

Link to sign-up: Volunteer details — The 5K Foam Fest - Cochrane, AB — Race Roster — Registration, Marketing, Fundraising

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Gear Check Roles
• Morning: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Afternoon: 11:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Full Day: 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Duties include welcoming participants, managing bag check (including collecting a minimum $5 donation per bag to MAW), tagging and organizing items, and ensuring smooth pick-up.

Please note: roles may shift based on event needs – we appreciate your flexibility!

VOLUNTEER PERKS
• Free run entry (same day if volunteering half day or future event depending on shift)
• Full-day volunteers receive 2 free entries to future event
• Snacks provided during your shift

Your support makes a real difference in helping create a memorable experience while supporting Make-A-Wish. We truly couldn’t do this without you! 😊