Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has added a family fun run to its Dorset Neon Run schedule on Saturday, April 23.

The Family 2k is a new addition for 2022 following popular demand from participants to bring their little ones along to get involved in the event and fundraising. The course is adapted from the main event in Poole Park with registration opening at 4pm and the fun run beginning by 5.30pm.

Participants are encouraged to dress as colourfully as possible. A family ticket is £25 for two adults and two children, with additional child tickets available at £2.50 for those with bigger groups. The charity asks that groups do not exceed two children per adult. Sign up prices include a glow pack comprised of glow sticks, glow bracelets and necklaces, and tubes of neon face paint.

Karen Hay, events manager at Diverse Abilities, commented: “The Dorset Neon Run is always so much fun, and we’re really excited to now be able to offer a way for little ones to get involved. It’s a great excuse to get fit with the family and enjoy the outdoors together, all while doing good for an organisation right on your doorstep.”

Dorset Neon Run is a 5k fun run around Poole Park, lighting up the night with colourful outfits, neon glow, and live music provided by Hot Radio and Hot Gold. The event is not time-chipped, so participants are welcome to walk, run, jog, and dance their way around the course. 

Kevin Scott, manager director at Hot Radio and Hot Gold, added: “We are passionate about supporting our local community including our chosen local charities like Diverse Abilities, who support those less able in our community and their ethos is like our own. 

“We love using our resources to support their fundraising events such as the Dorset Neon Run in Poole Park. By jointly working together on these events we can have fun and at the same time help raise vital funds for this fantastic local charity which in turn enables them to do the amazing work they do.”

Early Bird tickets for the main Dorset Neon Run 5k are priced from £12.50 until the end of January with various fundraising or additional donation options available.

Visit dorsetneonrun.com to find out more and purchase tickets for the Family 2k and main Dorset Neon Run.