American Diabetes Association Makes "Your First Mud Run" Team

The American Diabetes Association has created a team to fundraise and participate in a “Your First Mud Run” event. The run will take place on August 7, 2016 at 10 a.m. at Garret Mountain in Paterson, NJ. The run is a 1.5-2 mile course comprised of approximately 16 obstacles designed for families (with children ages 6 and up) to participate in together.

The North Jersey “Your First Mud Run” is the mostly family friendly course in New Jersey, and the only course in the country where adults and kids can run together. The obstacles include a mud pit, wall climb, tire carry, heavy jump rope, and a mystery obstacle, among many others. The American Diabetes Association is inviting families to join Team Diabetes for this event. Members of Team Diabetes will receive complimentary registration, an exclusive Team Diabetes shirt, access to the Team Diabetes hospitality tent, a personalized fundraising webpage to help them meet the $200 fundraising minimum, and an invitation to a post-event party with food and prizes. People living with diabetes can participate in the run as “Red Striders.”

“Your First Mud Run” partners with charities to help make a difference in the communities that host their events. People interested in joining Team Diabetes can visit diabetes.org/firstmudrun to register and receive more information. Interested participants can also search for and join the “Team Diabetes-Your First Mud Run” Facebook page.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (800-342-2383) or visit diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.