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Dirty Pumpkin Run and Fall Festival at Happy Day Farm

There are three different mud run courses to choose from.

Happy Day Farm in Manalapan is hosting a mud run obstacle course this Saturday at 10 a.m. at their Dirty Pumpkin Run and Fall Festival. The run, presented by MudManX, has three courses that are designed to accommodate all ages and athletic levels. 


MudManX Courses: 

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  • The MiniX - This short course is designed for children between the ages of 4 and 7. This course is free with the cost of admission. 
  • Family Fun Course - This muddy course is a 1.5 miles long and has 12 obstacles. This course is for people who are 8-years-old and older. 
  • MudManX Full Course  - This mud course is 3.1 miles long with over 25 obstacles throughout. This course is for people who are 8-years-old and older, but children between the ages of 8 and 13 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

If you are not interested in participating in the mud runs, there are fun things to do at Happy Day Farm during the festival including hay rides, pig racing, corn tunnel, hay maze, rubber duck races, corn box, food vendors, and all-day music. There will also be Fall Festival games such as pumpkin rolling races and pumpkin in the haystack - with prizes. Pony rides will also be on site for $5. 

Admission to the festival is $15 online and $20 at the gate. Register online here, or purchase tickets at the gate. Happy Day Farm is located at 97 Daum Road in Manalapan Township. 

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