The Daniel Barden Mudfest takes place at Mountain Marshall Resort. For directions, click here.

Gates will open around 7 a.m. We will be asking for a $10 parking donation. The money raised for parking is returned to the local EMS and firefighters who make our event safe for everyone. They are an essential part of the event so thank you in advance for your support. Bib & T-shirt pick up will start at 7:30 a.m. Please bring photo I.D. if you expect to be drinking alcoholic beverages at the post-race party. Expect an email confirmation 1-2 weeks before the event.

• 5 Mile Timed Run – Ages 13+; starts at 8:00
• 5k Timed Run – Ages 13+; starts at 8:30 a.m.
• 5k Untimed Run – Ages 11+, heats every 30 minutes beginning at 9:00 a.m.
• Kids Fun Run – Ages 5-11; three heats at 11:00 a.m., and 11:15 a.m.

We recommend getting there an hour before your heat.

A pair of sneakers that you don’t mind getting filthy or ruined. Same applies to your clothes. We do not recommend cotton clothing, sweatshirts or anything baggy or bulky. They will weigh you down and fill with mud. There will NOT be a bag drop. Be sure to bring a towel and a clean set of everything to change into after you finish. Parking will close so you should be able to easily go to your car afterwards. Warm water rinses WILL be provided. A garbage bag might not be a bad idea for your dirty clothes!

We will have at least two water stations on the course and another for the 5 mile which follows along the 5k for most of the run. Volunteers are all along the course if an injury occurs and can dispatch EMS if necessary.

If you are running the TIMED events, no, do not skip the obstacles.
For those there just for the fun runs it’s fine by us if you want to skip an obstacle. The way we see it, you are there to have fun and get a real sense of achievement at the end. If you think a particular obstacle isn’t going to do this for you, just go around it—no shame there. However, if you are skipping an obstacle just to improve your time, then we think you’re only cheating yourself. You paid to run the course. Why not actually do it?

The entry fee is per person.

Yes, but come early please. You are NOT guaranteed the free T-shirt that is included with the registration and you may not receive a medal as these are pre-ordered.

You can also register the Friday evening before at Mountain Marshall Resort TBD. Keep an eye on Facebook for the most up-to-date information.

No! The more, the merrier.

Team members can choose to run the course at their own pace, but some might say, “Where is the camaraderie in that?” Or, “Run and finish collectively as a group? Now that’s tough!”

Sorry, there will be no refunds. See if a friend can take your place. This must be done through the registration website or by contacting us at bardenmudfest@gmail.com.

We have reserved a block rooms at the following hotels for your convenience, mention Daniel Barden Mudfest when booking. Reservations are good until April 3 – book now!

Hampton Inn & Suites New Hartford (315) 793-1600
Homewood Suites New Hartford (315) 801-7200
Blueberry Brook Farm Resort (315) 316-5767

Yes. When you registered you were required to initial a waiver in case anything were to happen.

The Kids Run will begin around 11 a.m. Parents are welcome to run with their children and take photos. We recommend parent participation for younger children.

No, however food and beverages will be available for purchase, cash only. Live music will also be a part of the post-race party.

We allow you to bring lawn chairs, strollers, video recorders, cameras, and purses/bags. We cannot allow outside alcohol or any pets into the event.

We will be in contact with you 1-2 weeks before the event.

No. We do not issue refunds, regardless of circumstance, nor do we issue partial refunds, as per policy and the terms & conditions that are agreed to by each participant during registration. See if a friend can take your place. This must be done through the registration website or by contacting us at bardenmudfest@gmail.com.