Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile, 5k & Kids Mud Run
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Deansboro, NY
- 6844 W. Hughes Road, 13328
- Type
- OBSTACLE
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At a glance
Join a muddy, joyful event honoring Daniel Barden's spirit, celebrating life, and supporting charitable causes.
- Fun
- Quirky
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
For a CauseGreat for
- For a Cause
The Daniel Barden Mudfest honors the memory of Daniel Barden, a first-grade student lost in the Sandy Hook tragedy. Founded by family, this event celebrates Daniel's love for the outdoors, sports, and getting muddy. It's a heartfelt way to carry forward his values of kindness and joy, while supporting charitable giving. Participants can choose from timed 5 Mile and 5k runs, or an untimed 5k, with a special Kids Fun Run for younger participants.
What to expect
- Embrace the challenge of a mud-filled course, designed to celebrate Daniel Barden's love for the outdoors.
- Choose from timed 5 Mile or 5k options, or enjoy an untimed 5k.
- Kids ages 5-11 can join the special Kids Fun Run.
Standout details
- Honors Daniel Barden's memory
- Embrace the mud
- Supports charitable giving
- Kids Fun Run available
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Distances & registration
8 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 11:00 AM EDT · From $27.90
Opens Sep 5, 2025, 4:01 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 11:15 AM EDT · From $27.90
Opens Sep 5, 2025, 4:01 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $39.00
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 5:16 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
+ 5 more optionsHide
- 5K
Sat, May 2, 9:00 AM EDT · From $30.90
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 5:46 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 2, 9:30 AM EDT · From $30.90
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 6:01 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 5K
Sat, May 2, 10:00 AM EDT · From $30.90
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 6:01 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
- 8K
Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM EDT · From $50.00
Opens Sep 10, 2025, 4:31 AM EDT · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Parking Donation
Sat, May 2, 6:00 AM EDT · From $10.00
Opens Aug 5, 2025, 11:01 AM EDT · Closes May 2, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT
Vibe Check
Steady Effort
Steady EffortMixed surface + hills
The course
- Mixed
- Hilly
From the organizer
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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