Between the 11^th and 19th July, the downtown areas of Boryeong and Daecheon Beach are transformed into large muddy recreational areas and organized for the purpose of showcasing Boryeong mud cosmetics and also to provide a fun festive atmosphere for the locals and visitors in which to get muddy. The Mud Festival is very popular with the foreign tourists.

This year programmes will include ‘Tideland Barrier Marathon’; a 10km shortened marathon in which runners have to clear hurdles along the beach course. Also participants can take part in a marine-style boot camp experience that leads participants through various guerilla training excersises and games. For both activities participants wishing to take part must pre-register at www.tad.co.kr

So bring your bathing suits and get ready for some messy fun, as there are plenty of activities to enjoy including a mud bath, prison, slide and skin care centre. For more information go to www.boryeong.chungnam.kr