More than £110,000 was raised for different charities by competitors taking part in this year’s Orwell Walk, Run and Cycle.

Ipswich Star: The Hibberd family set off. Picture: SEANA HUGHESThe Hibberd family set off. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Just under 800 people took part in the event today, which has helped to collect nearly £2 million for good causes over its 42-year history.

John Button, president of the Rotary Club of Ipswich East, which puts on the event, said: “It’s been a fantastic day.

“We have had great support and fabulous comments from everyone taking part, saying they have all thoroughly enjoyed it. We are very pleased.

“It’s been one of the best ever in terms of atmosphere.”

Ipswich Star: Nick Collinson with Bramble at the finish. Picture: SEANA HUGHESNick Collinson with Bramble at the finish. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

This year the club made a new addition of a marathon, with around 100 runners opting to take on the 26-mile trail. There were around 55 cyclists and the rest were walkers.

All routes, which varied in length, started at Gainsborough Sports Centre in Ipswich and passed through the picturesque countryside, woodland and shores of the Orwell Estuary.

Ipswich Star: Andrew and Edward Curtis. Picture: SEANA HUGHESAndrew and Edward Curtis. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Ipswich Star: The scouts setting off. Picture: SEANA HUGHESThe scouts setting off. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Ipswich Star: Martin Murray. Picture: SEANA HUGHESMartin Murray. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Ipswich Star: Azel Chuc, Alex and Oliver Pearson-Smith and Darren Pearson. Picture: SEANA HUGHESAzel Chuc, Alex and Oliver Pearson-Smith and Darren Pearson. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Ipswich Star: Rebecca and Erica Ross and Lyn Dunnett. Picture: SEANA HUGHESRebecca and Erica Ross and Lyn Dunnett. Picture: SEANA HUGHES

Ipswich Star: Friends of Ferns Team. Picture: SEANA HUGHESFriends of Ferns Team. Picture: SEANA HUGHES