Weekly Newsletter 16 September 2026

This week's newsletter showcases the I RUN the RIVER with Active CB Running Festival; along with interesting articles, including training tweaks to break 4 hours in the marathon.

I RUN the RIVER with Active CB Running Festival – 24 October 2026

Set along the scenic Cooks River Path in Canterbury, each course is flat, clearly marked, and perfect for participants of all fitness levels. You’ll run beside tranquil waterways and lush surrounds, making it a truly enjoyable and accessible event for everyone.

The event caters for all ages and abilities with distances ranging from 3km to 21.1km.

This event is organised by Active Canterbury-Bankstown in partnership with Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL.

Distances:
- Crayv 3km Fun
- 7km Run
- 14km Run
- Half Marathon

Register today at cb.city/I-RUN to grab the remaining spots available. DON’T MISS OUT.

Interesting Articles

Why hitting the trails can make you a better runner

Canadian Running is not converting you to trail running completely, just giving you a little nudge to try it out.

How to stay mentally strong in the last 10km of a marathon

Your legs are screaming, your brain is lying to you and the finish line feels like a myth. Runna looks at how to stay mentally strong when the marathon gets brutal.

Training tweaks to break 4 hours in the marathon

Runners World has six tips to help you break through your own marathon barrier.

Is chocolate milk after a workout good for you?

Run to the Finish looks at what the science saying about drinking chocolate milk after a workout.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Regards,
Jane, Chris & Sam
The Running Calendar Team