Get Ready to Get Muddy: The Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Muddy Dog Dash Returns to Upton Country Park for 2025!
Excitement is building as Lewis-Manning Hospice Care proudly announces the return of the much-loved Muddy Dog Dash to Upton Country Park on Saturday, 29th March 2025.
This fun-filled, family-friendly event invites dog lovers, adventure seekers, and supporters to tackle a muddy obstacle course whilst raising funds for an incredible cause.
Now in its 3rd year, the Muddy Dog Dash offers participants the choice of two exhilarating routes: 2.5km or 5km, featuring obstacles such as muddy ditches, tunnels, wiggle poles, and the ever-popular tyre runs and ramps. This year introduces exciting new features, including a Doggy Disco and Colour Rope Jumps.
Whether you walk, jog, or skip, this event is all about having fun and creating memories—all while supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s vital work for people living with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
A Full Day of Fun for the Whole Family
The event village will feature plenty of entertainment for participants and spectators alike, including:
- Live music and entertainment by HOT Radio
- Delicious food and drinks from the Upton Country Park Tea Rooms & Kiosk
- Meet-and-greet Bluey the Dog mascot, (£5 per photo)
- Craft and cheer stations for younger attendees and enthusiastic supporters and the opportunity to stay dry, if needed.
Why We Dash
All funds raised will go towards supporting Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, a charity that has been providing extraordinary care for over 30 years to people across Poole, Purbeck, East Dorset and West Hampshire. From day hospices to bereavement services for patients, every step, and wagging tail, helps them to continue their mission to bring comfort, care, and compassion to people when they need it most.
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 are 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!”
How to sign up
Sign up now to secure your spot at lewis-manning.org.uk/muddy-dog-dash
The first 100 sign-ups will receive a FREE t-shirt!
- Dog & Adult: £15
- Dog & Child: £10
- Family (2 adults + 2 children): £25
- Adult Only: £10
- Child Only: £5
- Additional Dog: £5
T-shirts also available for £6
Participants are encouraged to raise a minimum of £50 sponsorship per dog, with all proceeds going directly to support Lewis-Manning Hospice Care’s services. You will receive a JustGiving link to create your own fundraising page upon registration.
Event Details
- Where: Upton Country Park, Poole
- When: Saturday, 29th March 2025
- Event village opens: 11:00am
- Wave 1 participants start: 12:00 noon
Parking is available at Upton Country Park with 400 spaces and easy access by car, train, bus, bike, or on foot.
For more information, please contact: Anna Durose, anna.durose@lewis-manning.org.uk
Join us on 29th March 2025 for an unforgettable day filled with mud, fun, and purpose. Together, we can make a difference!
Sign up today – lewis-manning.org.uk/muddy-dog-dash