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Muddy Dog Dash returns to Upton Country Park this March raising funds for hospice care

By Daniel Face [email protected]

Published: January 6, 2025 | Updated: 6th January 2025

The much-loved Muddy Dog Dash will return for the third time to Upton Country Park in Poole this March, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care has confirmed.

Lewis-Manning logoPromising fun for all the family, the event invites dog lovers, adventure seekers and supporters to tackle a muddy obstacle course while raising funds for a good cause.

Participants can choose between two routes – 2.5km or 5km – with obstacles including muddy ditches, tunnels, wiggle poles, tyre runs and ramps.

This year also introduces new features, including a Doggy Disco and Colour Rope Jumps.

Local station HOT Radio will be providing live music and entertainment, with Upton Country Park Tea Rooms & Kiosk serving up food and drinks.

There’ll be a meet and greet with mascot Bluey the Dog (plus photos for £5!) and craft and cheer stations for younger attendees.

All funds raised will go towards supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, a charity that has been providing care for over 30 years to people across Poole, Purbeck, East Dorset and West Hampshire.

Anna Durose, events fundraiser at Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, said: “A heartfelt thank you to our incredible sponsors, partners and volunteers who help to make the event possible, with special mention to Barratt Homes, our headline sponsor.

“We’re also grateful to Care South for their kind support and look forward to welcoming their residents to watch and cheer on our Muddy Dog Dashers.

“The Muddy Dog Dash is one of our most loved events, and we’re thrilled to bring it back for 2025 at Upton Country Park.

“Whether you’re running, walking or cheering from the sidelines, every step makes a difference to our patients and their families that we support.

“We can’t wait to see everyone there!”

Tickets start at £5 for children an £10 for adults, with the first 100 sign-ups receiving a free t-shirt.

Participants will be given a JustGiving link and are encouraged to raise a minimum £50 sponsorship per dog.

The event village will open at 11am on Saturday 29 March. The first runners set off at 12pm.

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