Have you ever taken on the challenge of running a marathon?

East Anglian Daily Times: Chedburgh Half Marathon in October 1986 Picture: ARCHANTChedburgh Half Marathon in October 1986 Picture: ARCHANT

Many thousands of runners around East Anglia have completed a marathon or half-marathon - with some taking part in many events.

East Anglian Daily Times: Ipswich Marathon at Foxhall in September 1985 Picture: ARCHANTIpswich Marathon at Foxhall in September 1985 Picture: ARCHANT

Today we are looking back at some of their efforts, including events held in the 1980s, 90s and 2000s.

East Anglian Daily Times: Crowds cheering at the Ipswich Marathon, Foxhall in September 1985 Picture: ARCHANTCrowds cheering at the Ipswich Marathon, Foxhall in September 1985 Picture: ARCHANT

MORE: Did you take part in these fun runs around Suffolk?Marathon and half-marathon locations over the years have included Ipswich, Felixstowe, Chedburgh, Aldeburgh, Mildenhall and many more.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Black Dog Marathon in Bungay in April 1983 Picture: ARCHANTThe Black Dog Marathon in Bungay in April 1983 Picture: ARCHANT

Many runners spend months training for their big day and gradually building up.

East Anglian Daily Times: Runners under way in the Halstead and Essex Marathon in 2009 Picture: ANDREW PARTRIDGE/ARCHANTRunners under way in the Halstead and Essex Marathon in 2009 Picture: ANDREW PARTRIDGE/ARCHANT

MORE: Runners complete this year’s virtual London marathonSadly this year those preparing for the London Marathon could not take to the streets of the capitaldue to coronavirus restrictions. But,undeterred, many instead took part in a virtual London marathon nearer home in Suffolk.

East Anglian Daily Times: Beck Row Community Association Half Marathon at Mildenhall in October 1991 Picture: ARCHANTBeck Row Community Association Half Marathon at Mildenhall in October 1991 Picture: ARCHANT

Share your marathon memories. Email judy.rimmer@archant.co.uk or write to Judy Rimmer, 120 Princes Street, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 1RS.

East Anglian Daily Times: Aldeburgh Marathon in May 1984 Picture: ARCHANTAldeburgh Marathon in May 1984 Picture: ARCHANT

Order photos at archantsuffolk.newsprints.co.uk or call Diane Townsend on 01603 772449.

East Anglian Daily Times: Were you a competitor in the Colchester Marathon in June 1987? Picture: ARCHANTWere you a competitor in the Colchester Marathon in June 1987? Picture: ARCHANT