Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile
Deansboro, United States • 2 May 2026
Event Overview
The Daniel Barden Mudfest takes place in Deansboro, New York, on 6844 W. Hughes Road. This event honors the memory of Daniel Barden, a student lost during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in 2012. The event reflects his appreciation for the outdoors, sports, and getting muddy. Proceeds from parking donations support local fire and EMS departments.
Course Information
The event features various courses located on terrain that includes numerous hills and mud. Participants encounter multiple obstacles throughout the different routes. The available event categories and distances include:
- 8k (5 Mile Timed Race) open to participants ages 13 and older
- 5k (Timed and Un-Timed options) open to participants ages 11 and older
- 1 Mile (Kids Fun Run) open to children ages 5 to 11
The 8k course is designed to follow the initial path of the 5k course before breaking off toward steeper hills and additional obstacles. The 5k route is available in both a single timed heat for competitive participants and multiple un-timed heats for recreational participants. The kids run allows parents or guardians of small children to run alongside them at no extra cost. All courses are subject to muddy conditions depending on the season. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.