It was the year when a gallon of petrol cost £1.67 and when Rain Man, Die Hard and A Fish Called Wanda were big hits at the cinema – but on the home front 1988 was also the year of this Whitehaven fun run.
We've had another rummage in The Whitehaven News picture archives and found this motley collection.
Were you or a loved one in the picture? Share your memories with us – email letters.wn@cnmedia.co.uk
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