More than 160 runners braved the cold on Sunday as the second Honour Run through Rendlesham Forest was held in aid of the Royal British Legion’s Poppy Appeal.

East Anglian Daily Times: Mandi Cox-Osborne, Suffolk community fundraiser for the British Legion Poppy Appeal. Picture: Neil DidsburyMandi Cox-Osborne, Suffolk community fundraiser for the British Legion Poppy Appeal. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

More than 160 runners braved chilly conditions on Sunday as the second Honour Run through Rendlesham Forest was held in aid of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal.

The run, which took participants on a stretch past the Ministry of Defence base at Woodbridge, raised cash to support Suffolk-based servicemen and women, both retired and current.

Mandi Cox-Osborne, Suffolk community fundraiser for the Legion, said: "The event went really well. We were lucky with the weather - it was perfect running conditions.

"Thank you to eveyone who ran or donated money to the British Legion."

East Anglian Daily Times: Victoria Tapp, 20 and Samantha Tapp, 51 from Hadleigh took part in the 5K Honour Run at Rendlesham forest. Picture: Neil DidsburyVictoria Tapp, 20 and Samantha Tapp, 51 from Hadleigh took part in the 5K Honour Run at Rendlesham forest. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

Ms Cox-Osborne said the money raised would be used to assist wounded, injured and returning servicemen and women based in Suffolk.

She said this would include trips to rehabilitation centres, such as the Battle Back Centre in Newport.

Ms Cox-Osborne also paid tribute to event sponsors Farmfield Crisps and Tesco Martlesham for their support on the day.

Each participant in Sunday's event received a wooden medal for their efforts, which were sponsored by Poppy Nursing.

East Anglian Daily Times: The Honour Run through Rendlesham took place on Sunday Picture: East Suffolk CouncilThe Honour Run through Rendlesham took place on Sunday Picture: East Suffolk Council (Image: Archant)

Runner Jen O'Neill said: "The event was brilliant, I can't wait until next year."

East Anglian Daily Times: Sarah Shinnie, Active Community Officer at East Suffolk Council organised the Honour Run at Rendlesham Forest. Picture: Neil DidsburySarah Shinnie, Active Community Officer at East Suffolk Council organised the Honour Run at Rendlesham Forest. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)

East Anglian Daily Times: Getting ready for the 10K Honour Run through Rendlesham forest where participants raised money for the British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Picture: Neil DidsburyGetting ready for the 10K Honour Run through Rendlesham forest where participants raised money for the British Legion's Poppy Appeal. Picture: Neil Didsbury (Image: Archant)