On your marks, get set, go! We take a look back at the Ipswich School cross country in 1975.

Ipswich Star: A student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANTA student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The young students of Ipswich School tackled their way through muddy ditches, slippery slopes and forded streams to compete against their class mates for cross country champion.

Ipswich Star: A student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANTA student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Some of the students appeared to be struggling their way through the tough terrain, while others were fresh faced and ready to do the course all over again.

Ipswich Star: A student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANTA student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The parents of the youngsters spectated, alongside staff and other Ipswich School students, as they encouraged them through the challenging event.

Ipswich Star: A student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANTA student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

Some of the students after the race appeared fulfilled with their cross country achievements.

Ipswich Star: A student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANTA student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

The people running in this race will be well into their 50s by now - did any go on to become becoming budding athletes?

Ipswich Star: A student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANTA student uses the poles to help him up the hill for one last push to the finishing line Picture: ARCHANT (Image: Archant)

? Do you recognise any of the faces in our gallery - or did you take part? To share your memories, email charlotte.bond@archant.co.uk