Dorset Neon Run has been postponed until September this year due to coronavirus measures.
Run by Diverse Abilities, the event will take place at Poole Park on the 12th of September.The time is yet to be confirmed.
It will be a 5k course around the park, filled with lots of colours and fun.
The Dorset disability charity has been organising these runs for four years, aiming to raise funds for children and adults living with disabilities.
Last year, there were more than 500 people who attended the race and it raised almost £17,000.
Karen Hay, the events manager for the race this year said: “Our target is always to raise more money. We always want to do better.’’
In order to make this year's countdown more special , the charity has chosen a profoundly disabled person to be the one giving it to the candidates on the night.
“It’s really good for people to see who they’re helping and where their money goes.”
Hot radio will also get involved, asking people questions and keeping them entertained. The crowd will be hyped with a new Spotify playlist and prizes such as individually made, non-plastic, eco-friendly medals.
Unlike previous years, this upcoming one will also have a safety boat as participants will be running next to water in places. For any incidents, first aid qualified staff will be on site, route martials to direct the runners and 80 volunteers to ensure everything goes well.
One of them is Barrie Andvicki, a five-year unpaid volunteer and previous Diverse Abilities ambassador. As a local supporter of the charity he will be there to help out and raise money.
He said: “It’s such fun. It’s an event that will carry on to the future.”
Like Barrie, Jon Wheatley, events co-ordinator is also looking forward to the run. It will be his first year as an organiser of such an event.
“I’m really enjoying it. You go there for the fun of it rather than [it being] too serious. It’s the atmosphere I like the most,” said Jon.
Entry tickets are now available on eventbrite.