Suffolk is known for a strong calendar of competitive races and fun runs along scenic running routes - yet while the current coronavirus lockdown means many races have been cancelled this year, here you can enjoy one of the best from our archives.

East Anglian Daily Times: If you've previously taken part in the race, let us know how you did and whether you're getting invovled this year. Email our picture desk at suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.ukIf you've previously taken part in the race, let us know how you did and whether you're getting invovled this year. Email our picture desk at suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.uk (Image: Archant)

Popular races across the county include the Adnams 10k in Southwold and the Great East Run in Ipswich.

In the last decade, Race for Life events in Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds - complete with runners in colourful pink costumes - have raised thousands of pounds for Cancer Research UK.

In 1994, competitors gathered for the Sudbury Fun Run which, judging by the costumes, was one of the whackier running events on that year’s schedule.

While our gallery shows some serious running competitors, there were plenty of colourful costumes - including a Batman and Robin, and even some clowns.

East Anglian Daily Times: The event is in aid of several difference beneficiaires. 2017's beneficiares are The Autism Room and Alzheimer's Society.The event is in aid of several difference beneficiaires. 2017's beneficiares are The Autism Room and Alzheimer's Society. (Image: Archant)

It was also great to see the event was wheelchair-friendly, with some pushing friends and relatives around the course.

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East Anglian Daily Times: The event receives a variety of local sponsors including The East of England Co-op and The Kingfisher Leisure Centre.The event receives a variety of local sponsors including The East of England Co-op and The Kingfisher Leisure Centre. (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: The run encourages fancy dress and regularly see's a wide selection of characters take part in the five mile race.The run encourages fancy dress and regularly see's a wide selection of characters take part in the five mile race. (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Were you in these pictures? Get in touch at suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.ukWere you in these pictures? Get in touch at suffolkpicturedesk@archant.co.uk (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: The Sudbury Fun Run also has a sponsored walk which sets off 15 minutes after the runners along the same course.The Sudbury Fun Run also has a sponsored walk which sets off 15 minutes after the runners along the same course. (Image: Archant)