Event archive · 2025
Van Saun Park — Paramus, NJ
September 14, 2025 · Van Saun Park
About this event
When the mud flies and adrenaline kicks in, Van Saun Park transforms from a peaceful suburban retreat into a thrilling obstacle course. Nestled in the heart of Paramus, New Jersey, this iconic 130-acre park offered open fields, wooded trails, and gently rolling terrain for a course that was both challenging and fun.
Event snapshot
- Date
- September 14, 2025
- Time
- 10:00 am – 11:30 am
- Location
- Paramus, NJ
- Venue
- Van Saun Park
- Event type
- Your First Mud Run
The course
Participants dashed through thick woods, climbed over hay bales, crawled under ropes, and slid into puddles, cheered on by spectators lining the course.
The venue
Van Saun's family-friendly setting made it easy to turn race day into an all-ages outing, with the park's zoo, train ride, and carousel nearby for the younger crowd.
Community & charity
A portion of proceeds were donated to the Friends of Bergen County, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit supporting the Bergen County Zoological Park.
