FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT’S FUN ON THE RUN?

Fun on the Run is party rental company based out of Peoria, IL that provides interactive and inflatable attractions for all ages. We cater to functions such as birthday parties, company picnics, corporate events, carnivals, and school & church events.

DO YOU ONLY RENT INFLATABLES?

No! Our range of attractions has expanded into carnival games, dunk tanks, photo booths and more.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL COST?

Each attraction has a base price, which includes: delivery (within Peoria area), set-up, teardown and removal.

WHAT IF I’M IN A DIFFERENT STATE?

We can provide service out of state – contact us to discuss potential travel fees depending on your location.

DOES MY EVENT HAVE TO BE OUTDOORS?

Although most scheduled functions occur outside during the spring and summer, all of our attractions can be set up indoors as well — even dunk tanks — ask us how! The only restrictions are floor space and ceiling height.

DO OUTDOOR EVENTS HAVE TO BE SET UP ON GRASS? 

If any attractions need to be set up on a surface other than grass (blacktop, concrete, gravel, etc) tarps will be laid down to protect both the inflatable and participants. Keep in mind that NO SHOES can be worn in any of our inflatables. To avoid a potential problem with heat on the feet or a risk of damage to the attractions, please keep placement in mind when planning your event.

WHAT ABOUT ELECTRICITY?

All our inflatables require standard 110v outlets with grounded plugs. Each unit draws approximately 12-15 amps of power, allowing its blower to run continuously. It is best to set the inflatables within 75-80 feet of the outlets designated for use. In the event plugs are not available or are located too far away, we can provide gas-powered generators at an additional charge.

WHAT IF IT’S RAINING OUTSIDE THE DAY OF MY EVENT?

If it is raining at the start of your event, or has been raining enough that the event area is soaked, we will not be able to set up. A few alternate options include: rescheduling your event, moving attractions inside (if space allows), or swapping booked attractions for something else. As much as we want your event to occur without a hitch, safety is our top priority!

WHAT ABOUT OTHER WEATHER CONDITIONS?

Wind can be problematic. When gusts are over 15 mph, inflatables will have to be emptied and unplugged. Even with stakes driven into the ground, enough air can get underneath the attraction to send it tumbling down the street. If the inflatable is set up on a hard surface with sandbags at the corners, we may need to shut down the attraction sooner.

CAN THE TEMPERATURE AFFECT MY EVENT?

Typically our outdoor season starts around late March and goes through the end of October. We don’t allow most inflatables outside if the temperature is below 55 degrees, since colder temperatures can cause the vinyl to harden and crack. However, in the last few years we’ve been unexpectedly able to do outdoor events in early March and, in some cases, even throughout November. Ask about our non-vinyl inflatables without this restriction if your event is during a time of year when weather is unpredictable.

CAN INFLATABLES BE OUTSIDE PAST DARK OR OVERNIGHT?

Once the sun goes down and dew/moisture start accumulating on the vinyl, inflatables can become slippery creating a safety issue. There are some exceptions depending on the attraction, give us a call to discuss specifics for your event.

DO I NEED SPECIAL INSURANCE IF I RENT THESE ATTRACTIONS?

Some private and public facilities require specific coverage from vendors that come onto their property. Fun on the Run is fully insured up to $1,000,000 per occurrence. We offer the option for you to be shown as “certificate holder” at no charge, or “additional insured” on our current policy at a nominal fee.

WILL MY OWN HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE COVER ANYTHING?

Your insurance agent is best-equipped to answer those questions.

DO I NEED SOMEONE TO SUPERVISE ATTRACTIONS?  

Yes. In order to minimize the risk of injury, an adult must supervise at all times. We provide written guidelines for our attractions and will cover safety information with you at set-up.

WILL FUN ON THE RUN PROVIDE ATTENDANTS TO STAFF ATTRACTIONS?

Prices do not include attendants. Contact us with any inquires regarding Fun on the Run provided supervision.