Join us for the return of our most foam-tastic event, Acorns Bubble Rush!
Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference – it’s not a race! Bubble Rush events are not timed, so you’re not racing against anyone. No matter how you choose to take on the bubbles, the most important thing is that you finish with a smile on your face!
At Bubble Rush you start in a sea of foam and around the course you’ll encounter four bubble stations filled with masses of colourful bubbles! Plus, it’s a 2-lap course, so you go through each bubble station twice for double the incredi-bubble fun!
Everyone’s welcome at Bubble Rush – there’s no minimum or maximum age limit! Tots and teens, grown-ups and grandparents can all enjoy the pushchair and wheelchair-friendly course together.
Wave times
There are two wave times for you to choose from. We ask you to arrive one hour prior to your wave time to get checked in and warmed up before your wave starts.
11:00am wave
12:00pm wave
Get your tickets today
Grab yours before the prices go up!
***Ticket prices are frozen at last year’s prices***
Your ticket price covers the cost of putting on the event, so anything you raise in sponsorship will help Acorns to provide specialist care for life limited and life threatened children, and support for their families. By signing up for this event, you are agreeing to raise just £15 per person.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the bubbles?
The bubble solution is a mild and very dilute soapy liquid. The colour is a synthetic dye used in food colouring. All of the materials we use have been tested and are 100% safe for human consumption and do not harm the environment.
The bubble mixture is suitable for nut allergy sufferers, is gluten-free and vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
We provide the venue that we work with the details of the materials we use so that they are 100% confident that the venue and local environment will not be harmed.
Do I need to fundraise for this event?
Your ticket price covers the cost of putting on the event, so anything you raise in sponsorship will help Acorns to provide specialist care for life limited and life threatened children, and support for their families. By signing up for this event, you are agreeing to raise just £15 per person. You can start today by creating your fundraising page. Your Bubble Rush pack will also contain lots of fundraising ideas, including our bubble-tastic coin sheet for children.
Is the course accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs?
Our course is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs so that everyone can enjoy Bubble Rush!
We advise you to bring a rain cover to protect the fabric of your chair or buggy, or you can leave your pushchair at the pushchair drop in the event village for a small donation to Acorns.
Be aware that the bubble stations will be on grass and the great British weather may cause ground conditions to be muddy or slippery.
Is Bubble Rush suitable for someone with asthma?
As with all activities involving physical effort we recommend that anyone with a pre-existing medical condition checks with their GP before signing up for Bubble Rush.
Is Bubble Rush suitable for someone with eczema?
We use a soap fluid to create the bubbles, and we are aware that this can cause skin irritation for some people. So, if you are an Eczema sufferer we would advise you to check with your doctor before signing up.
What should I wear?
Wear whatever you feel comfortable in to walk, run or toddle 5k!
Be aware that the coloured bubbles can stain clothing (and your skin!) so please don’t wear your best new trainers and smartest running gear!
You’ll get a Bubble Rush T-shirt, and will be able to buy colourful items like headbands, visors, tutus and sunglasses to complete your outfit.
Can I bring my dog to Bubble Rush?
For the safety of all our participants, dogs, including assistance dogs, are not allowed to take part in Bubble Rush. This includes dogs that can be carried.
Spectators may bring dogs but they must be on a short lead and kept a safe distance from the course, and the bubble stations in particular.
The event team will ask any spectators whose dogs are posing a risk to participants to move away, so please respect any instructions that are given.
My children want to do Bubble Rush but I don’t want to take part, is that OK?
All under 16s must be accompanied around the Bubble Rush course by a participating adult. One adult can accompany up to 3 children under 16.
More information is available in the event Terms & Conditions.
Are the bubbles safe for the environment?
The bubble mixture is a very mild soap and the colour is a food colourant. The foam created degrades very quickly and is not harmful to wildlife or vegetation.
Before we get permission to run the event, we provide the venue with a full event management plan and details of the products used to create the bubbles.
There have been more than 180 Bubble Rush events since 2015 and no venue has ever raised any issues about Bubble Rush harming the environment in any way.
I’m pregnant, can I take part in Bubble Rush?
We don’t feel it would be safe for you to take part whilst pregnant. But pushchairs are welcome, and there’s no minimum age limit at Bubble Rush – so we hope you’ll join us with your little one in the future!
What do I need to bring?
You will get damp as you go around the course so we suggest you bring a change of clothes for the journey home.
When will my T-shirt arrive?
We will be in touch prior to the event to let you know more details.
The course itself is approximately 2.5km long but participants but you’ll do this twice for double the incredi-bubble fun! If just one lap suits your group, then that is also fine.
Is there disabled parking?
There is a small amount of parking available for blue badge holders which will be managed by our car park team. Please let us know you require disabled parking by emailing events@acorns.org.uk as soon as you have booked your tickets, providing your name and vehicle registration.
What’s included?
A Bubble Rush fundraising pack to help you raise as much as possible for local children and families!
Regular contact from Acorns events team to help you prepare for the big day!
An energetic and fun warm up to get you ready for your coloured bubble run
A 5km route for double the fun! You can also choose to run the route once (2.5km) if you prefer
A Bubble Rush T-shirt (excluding under 3s)
A Bubble Rush themed medal when you cross the finish line
Entertainment throughout the day
Hot and cold food and drinks, and exclusive Bubble Rush merchandise will be available to purchase on the day.
Do you have a bag drop?
There will be no bag drop available on the day. Please ensure you keep your change of clothes, picnics or larger items in your vehicles or leave them with any spectators that are joining you. Personal items such as phones and wallets should be kept on you.
