Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile, 5k & Kids Mud Run
About this race
The Daniel Barden Mudfest was created in memory of Daniel Barden, one of the first-grade students whose life was taken during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012.
The event was founded by family members whose niece was inside the school that day. While she escaped unharmed, she lost her dear friend Daniel. In the face of unimaginable loss, Mudfest was born as a way to honor Daniel’s life and carry forward the values he embodied.
Daniel is remembered as a kind and gentle child who treated everyone with respect and joy. He had a zest for life and loved the outdoors, sports, and getting muddy. Those simple joys are at the heart of Mudfest.
To learn more about MudFest, Daniel Barden, and our charitable giving, please visit us online.
5 MILE TIMED Run - ages 13+5k TIMED Run - ages 11+
5k UNTIMED Run - ages 11+
Kids Fun Run - ages 5-11 yrs
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Running
Parking Donation
Paid parking is requested but not required. ALL of the proceeds go to our local fire & EMS departments that ensure your safety during the mud run.
Obstacle race
5 MILE TIMED RACE 8:00 AM
This course is designed to follow the beginning of the 5k and will break off to more steep hills & more obstacles. It is very challenging!
5k Un-Timed Run 8:30
Lots of hills & challenging obstacles in lots of mud if it's a rainy season!
5K Un-Timed Run 9:00
Lots of hills & challenging obstacles in lots of mud if it's a rainy season!
5K Un-Timed Run 9:30
Lots of hills & challenging obstacles in lots of mud if it's a rainy season!
5K Un-Timed Run 10:00
Lots of hills & challenging obstacles in lots of mud if it's a rainy season!
Kids Run- 11:00
Parents/Guardians of small children are welcome to run along with their child at no additional cost
Kids Run- 11:15
Parents/Guardians of small children are welcome to run along with their child at no additional cost
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Deansboro, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 8:02 PM local time (EDT) in Deansboro on May 1, 2027 — 14h 07m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile, 5k & Kids Mud Run
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Deansboro event
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