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World Bog Snorkelling Championship Mud Sprint

Swim a flooded peat trench in mask, snorkel, and flippers, with no normal front crawl allowed. It is messy, silly, and much harder to do quickly than it looks.

Dates

Flexible dates

Location

Llanwrtyd Wells, United Kingdom

Budget

Est. $2,500-$9,000

Difficulty

insane

Plan this trip Open source

Highlights

  • Swim two 60-yard lengths through a peat bog — 120 yards total in murky, cold water.
  • Conventional strokes are banned. Flipper propulsion only.
  • Fancy dress is encouraged and judged separately.
  • Set in the self-proclaimed smallest town in Britain.
  • Real ale bar, live music, and food stalls on site.

Planning Steps

  1. Register through Green Events website. Entries close seven days before. Entry approx 20 GBP.
  2. Travel to Llanwrtyd Wells in mid-Wales. Train station on the Heart of Wales line.
  3. Bring snorkel, mask, and flippers.
  4. Practice swimming without conventional strokes — only leg propulsion or doggy paddle.
  5. Arrive early on race day. Shuttle bus from town square to bog at 9 AM.
Pro tip

Wear a full-body wetsuit — bog water is 10-14C even in August, and visibility is zero.

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Trust & source

Official source
Source

Green Events

Source link

https://www.green-events.co.uk/

Domain

green-events.co.uk

Source date

2026-08-30

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Date status

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