On their marks! Here are some of the fun runners who have taken part in events over the years.

Ipswich Star: A fancy dress fun round the playing fields at Claydon Primary School in 2007A fancy dress fun round the playing fields at Claydon Primary School in 2007 (Image: Archant)

Our latest nostalgia gallery features several events from the 1980s, including a run which set out from Foxhall Stadium on the outskirts of Ipswich in 1980, Colchester Fun Run in 1982 and Woodbridge Fun Run in 1984.

Ipswich Star: Runners set off from the start line of the Colchester Fun Run in 1982Runners set off from the start line of the Colchester Fun Run in 1982 (Image: Archant)

More recent runs spotlighted here include the ever-popular Sudbury Fun Run, with memories of the 2000 event, Felixstowe Fun Run in 2001 and a fancy dress run round the playing fields at Claydon Primary School in 2007.

Ipswich Star: Woodbridge Fun Run in March 1984Woodbridge Fun Run in March 1984 (Image: Archant)

Did you take part in any of these events, and others held around the area?

Ipswich Star: Beaming faces at the start of a fun run from Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich in 1980Beaming faces at the start of a fun run from Foxhall Stadium, Ipswich in 1980 (Image: Archant)

As with so many other activities, numerous fun runs have had to be cancelled over the past year, but some have gone virtual with people running around their own home areas. And thousands of people are looking forward to the day when they can run together again.

Ipswich Star: All dressed up for the Chantry fun run in Ipswich in 1995All dressed up for the Chantry fun run in Ipswich in 1995 (Image: Archant)

If these photos bring back memories, email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk

Ipswich Star: Sudbury Fun Run in 2000Sudbury Fun Run in 2000 (Image: Archant)

To order photos, visit our website or contact Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

Ipswich Star: Wetherden and Haughley Fun Run in April 1993Wetherden and Haughley Fun Run in April 1993 (Image: Archant)