Participants are invited to jog or walk 5k from the beach at Shore Road up to Branksome Chine and back again. There are no timings and all finishers will receive a special treat for their four-legged friends.

There will be hourly staggered start times from 10am until 1pm to maintain social distancing and manage the registration process.

Entry costs £10 per dog, with groups of up to six to attend within the government guidelines. A competition will be held on the day for the best dressed dog, and its owners will receive an afternoon tea for two at the dog friendly Knoll House Hotel in Studland.

Events manager at the Dorset disability charity, Karen Hay, commented, “Who doesn’t love a walk on the beach? Especially on a fresh winter day when you can blow out the cobwebs following a few days of indulgence.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer the special prize of an afternoon tea at Knoll House as well, it’s such a delightful venue right on our doorstep, a real hidden gem. We’re sure the best dressed pooch will enjoy treating their humans to a special treat there!”

Diverse Abilities is seeking a headline sponsor for the event to help cover its running costs for the day. Bespoke packages are available and any business interested should email events@diverseabilities.org.uk for more details.

Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/dogjog for details and to sign up for the event.