Daniel Barden Mudfest 5 Mile
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Event overview
The Daniel Barden Mudfest is a muddy obstacle-course running event held annually in Deansboro, New York. The 2026 edition is scheduled for May 2, 2026 at MKJ Farms, 6844 W. Hughes Road, Deansboro, NY 13328. The event is named in memory of Daniel Barden. Proceeds support scholarship opportunities and charitable giving. The course combines running and walking with hand-built obstacles and mud features. The event weekend also includes a music-oriented afterparty with local bands and local brews.
Race program and entry
- 5 Mile - timed event; open to ages 13 and up.
- 5k - timed and multiple un-timed heats; open to ages 11 and up.
- Kids Fun Run - two heats; open to ages 5 to 11.
A parking donation option is listed. Entry fees shown on the event page include representative prices: the 5 Mile timed race at $70.20 (reduced rate shown for ages 10-22), the timed 5k at $59.40 (reduced youth rate noted), untimed 5k heats at $48, and Kids Run entries at $27.90. The listing shows age eligibility and available spots per event at the time of publication. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.