We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated in our very first running festival. Your enthusiasm and energy made the event a huge success! Whether you ran, volunteered, or cheered from the sidelines, your support was invaluable.
We hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did and look forward to seeing you at our future events. Together, we can continue to build a vibrant and active community.
Thank you once again for being a part of this memorable experience!
Look forward to seeing you all in 2026 for the next I RUN with Active CB.
Photos from the 2025 I RUN with Active CB Festival.
Grab your friends, team, or family, and join us for CBCity's first-ever running festival!
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Budgy Smuggler 21.1km
$40
Bankstown Airport 14km
$40 Adult & $30 under 16
The Athletes Foot 7km
$30 Adult & $20 under 16
Harmony 3km Fun Run
$20 Adult & $10 under 16
We welcome runners of all ages. Anyone can enter the 3km, 7km and 14km events. You need to be 16 years or over to enter the 21.1km distance.
Please note: The 3km Harmony Run course is the only course suitable for prams and wheelchairs.
All entrants must be registered to be allowed on the course, regardless of age.
Children under 5 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
- Start time for Budgy Smuggler 21.1km: 8.45am
- Start time for Bankstown Airport 14km: 9.15am
- Start time for The Athletes Foot 7km: 10am
- Start time for 3km Harmony Fun Run: 10.30am
Please arrive at least an hour before your race to check in and pick up your bib
The starting point is the RUN HUB, which also includes the check in area and an expo. It’s located at the Western Districts Joggers & Harriers club house at Lake Gillawarna in Mirrambeena Regional Park, 150 Henry Lawson Drive, Georges Hall
Yes. Runners need to complete the 21.1km distance under three hours to get marshal support and have their results recorded.
You can collect your race bib on the day at the check in table.
Your race timing chip is in your bib, so you need to wear it on the front of your clothing during the race. The chip is needed for timing, to help marshals direct you on the course and to identify you in photos.
Race bibs feature a special tear-off baggage tag that you can attach to your gear to keep it safe during your run.
The gear drop off area is located near the check in area. We will look after your belongings while you race, but it's not a good idea to leave valuables in the baggage area.
Registration open times per race:
21.1km - 7.00 - 8.30am
14km - 7.35 - 9.00am
7km - 8.20 - 9.45am
3km - 8.50 - 10.15am
Please make sure you come in your distance allocation times.
- Western District Joggers & Harriers
- CBFit Recovery Area - Rollers, Stretch Bands, yoga mats
- Goodbar with fresh smoothies, acai bowls, protein shakes and more
- Sueno Espresso for your pick me up coffee
- Youth performers and local DJ
- The Athletes Foot/Brooks - Shoes to try on
- Nutrition Warehouse - Recovery supplements
- Revesby Allied Health Clinic - post race massages
- Athelite - Sample creams for your race
- BBQ - Sausage sizzle
- Also available at the Run HUB: water, first aid, toilets
You can get to the main parking areas using the Mirambeena Regional Park entry off Henry Lawson Drive, opposite Lionel Street at the southern end of the park.
There will also be limited parking early on Henry Lawson Drive, and there is a small car park (20 spaces) off Henry Lawson Drive opposite Flinders Road.
There are drink stations located throughout the courses, at 3km, 5km, 10km, 12km, 17km and 19km distances.
Yes, the event will still be on if it is raining. The only reason we would postpone the event is if the Mirambeena Regional Park is so badly flooded that it becomes dangerous for participants.
If the event is postponed, entrants will be automatically advised of the new date using the contact details registered online.
If the date is not suitable for you, then you will be able to transfer your entry to another person for the same race distance or lesser distance.
There will be a professional photographer on the day to capture all the action. Photos will be available soon after the event for download.
Contact our Active Lifestyle Officer via email at erin.turner@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or call 9707 8155.
Active Canterbury-Bankstown has partnered with some local businesses to offer discounted options for accommodation for all participants in the I RUN with Active CB festival.
Australian Community Village is excited to offer a 10% discount on accommodation for all I RUN participants!
Enjoy a hassle-free and comfortable stay in Sydney by taking advantage of this exclusive offer.
Rydges Bankstown is delighted to offer a special discount for I RUN, with Active CB Running Festival.
Room rates are discounted at 20% off the best available rate per room per night. Free Wi-Fi, on-site parking & access to our pool is included.