Mud bogging (also known as
mud racing,
mud running,
mud drags, or
mudding) is a form of
off-road motorsport popular in
Canada and the
United States in which the goal is to drive a vehicle through a pit of
mud or a track of a set length. Winners are determined by the distance traveled through the pit. However, if several vehicles are able to travel the entire length, the time taken to traverse the pit will determine the winner. Typically, vehicles competing in mud bogs are
four-wheel drives. The motor sport is overseen by sanctioning bodies like the
American Mud Racing Association, and the
National Mud Racing Organization (NMRO), that oversee each class, develop and maintain the relationship with track owners to provide a racer and fan-friendly facility, ensure the sponsors get a good return, and help govern the sport. Mud bogging is very popular in
Canada, and the
United States.