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Festival for serious to casual runners, walkers and families

CANTERBURY Bankstown Council’s first ever running festival will be held next year on the banks of the Georges River and around Lake Gillawarna.

I RUN has been organised by Active CB in partnership with the city’s family-friendly running club, Western Districts Joggers and Harriers, and will be held on Sunday, March 16.
It will cater for all ages and abilities with 3km, 7km, 14km and 21.1km events, with each course following the banks of the Georges River and around Lake Gillawarna in the stunning bush surrounds of Mirrambeena Regional Park in Georges Hall.
The festival is a partnership between Active CB and Western Districts Joggers & Harriers and
Whether you’re a passionate runner or just love a fun run, this event is your perfect match. The courses are flat, clearly marked and ideal for everyone – from serious competitors to casual runners, walkers and families looking for a memorable day out.
To celebrate Harmony Day, a 3km Harmony Run will be included.
Harmony Day is a celebration of this city’s cultural diversity so everyone’s being encouraged you to dress in Harmony Day orange or dress in an outfit that represents your culture, with $200 gifts cards for the best dressed male, female and child under 16, and, of course, prizes for male and female first, second and third place finishers in each race.
Plus, every finisher takes home a medal and cooling towel.
Register at https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/sport-and-recreation/i-run-active-cb.