PARAMUS, N.J. — Some runners who took part in Sunday’s Paramus half marathon could face charges after officials said participants entered flooded and restricted areas of Saddle River County Park.

The Bergen County Executive’s Office confirmed to News 12 that some runners who entered a lake after the race could be cited for an ordinance violation. Officials have not said how many participants could face charges.

The development comes as Bergen County continues investigating the Racefaster Half Marathon, where runners were seen wading through waist-high floodwaters during heavy rain Sunday.

County officials said Racefaster had been instructed to use an alternate route to avoid areas of Saddle River County Park prone to flooding. Multiple participants instead used the original route, according to the county.

Some runners told News 12 they did not know an alternate route had been established and questioned why the race continued despite the heavy rain and flooding.

Viral videos from the race showed runners struggling through deep water and strong currents. One runner told News 12, “I had to hold myself to a rail.”

The county had issued Racefaster a permit to use portions of the park and is investigating whether the organizer complied with the permit's conditions, as well as whether participants entered restricted areas.

Racefaster has since been placed on probation with the Bergen County Park Department's permitting office and will not be allowed to hold races in county parks for at least one year.

The Bergen County Executive's Office emphasized that the county was not an organizer or sponsor of the race.

The county is also reviewing the conduct of race participants, including those who entered county park ponds and other restricted areas.

Racefaster did not respond to News 12's request for comment as of Tuesday morning.

The investigation into the race, the organizer's compliance with its permit and the actions of participants remains ongoing.