HARRY Rednapp has backed a festive event taking place this weekend at Bournemouth seafront.

The Julia's House Santa Dash will give away free Santa suits on Sunday, with charity patron, Harry Redknapp, urging people to “Join us at the Julia’s House Santa Dash on Sunday, November 27.

"Run, walk or skip along – just come along and have some fun.”

The Julia’s House Santa Dash will be giving away free Santa Suits to everyone signing up for the festive 5k run (or walk!) along the seafront from Bournemouth’s Pier Approach on Sunday, November 27.

The Santa Dash is a fun way to welcome in the festive season and support your local children’s hospice charity. 

This cracker of a family fundraising event, held in partnership with Bournemouth Christmas Market, will raise vital money to help support the families of local, seriously ill children cared for by Julia’s House.

Register in advance or just come down and sign up on the day, every runner will receive a Santa Suit as well as a free mulled wine (or hot chocolate for the children) from the Alpine Lodge.