City to Surf (Perth)

Chevron City to Surf for Activ Foundation
Location	Perth
Distance	4, 12, 21 and 42 kilometres
Established	1975

The City to Surf is a popular road running event held annually in Perth, Western Australia in which participants race from the city area to City Beach, a distance of approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). A shorter 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) course is also run in conjunction, and a marathon was held for the first time in the 2009 event. The event is both a "fun run" and a race, attracting both serious runners and community participants who can choose to run or to walk.

40,000 competitors took part in the 2009 event.

History

The Perth event was first held in 1975. It is held annually and organised by the Activ Foundation. Over 25,000 people, participated in the 2005 race over the 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) course or 11km wheelchair course stretching from Perth to City Beach, or a shorter 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) course from Perry Lakes to City Beach.

The course record is 34:37, set in 2013 by James Claxon.

In 2007 a half marathon was introduced, and in 2009 a full marathon, won by Kenyan Joel Kemboi.^[1] The full marathon course starts in the CBD and travels along the Swan River for the first 21 kilometres (13 mi) before entering into Kings Park. Upon exit of the park it's a 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) journey to City Beach.

Events

List of past Perth City to Surf for Activ WA events:

Activ is one of WA’s leading community benefit organisations and has been providing services and support to people with disabilities since 1951. http://www.activ.asn.au/

• 25 August 2013 (Sponsored by Chevron for Activ WA)
• 26 August 2012 (Sponsored by Chevron for Activ WA)
• 28 August 2011 (Sponsored by Chevron for Activ WA)
• 29 August 2010 (Sponsored by Rebel Sports for Activ WA)

12km Winners

Year	Male Winner	Time	Female Winner	Time
2015	Roberto Busi	37:52	Linda Spencer	43:05
2014	Brenton Rowe	36:47	Kate Fitzsimons	42:09
2013	James Claxon	34:37	Linda Spencer	41:56
2012	Harry Summers	36:10	Linda Spencer	42:42
2011	REUBEN Kosgei	35:29	Lauren Shelley	44:20
2010	ALAN CRAIGIE	37:05	LISA WEIGHTMAN	40:22
2009	DAVID MULVEE	37:42	HOLLIE EMERY	41:53
2008	Martin Dent	35:31	Linda Spencer	42:58
2007	Brett Cartwright	37:07	Lauren Shelley	43:30
2006	Brett Cartwright	35:25	Lauren Shelley	42:27
2005	Patrick Nyangelo	36:10	Lauren Shelley	42:33
2004	Alastair Stevenson	36:45	Verity Tolhurst	43:53
2003	Mark Thompson	35:42	Lauren Shelley	43:52
2002	Alastair Stevenson	37:48	Hayley McGregor	43:03
2001	Ray Boyd	37:34	Sue Hobson	44:00
2000	Ray Boyd	37:52	Jackie Newton	44:40
1999	Kim Gillard	36:19	Liz Miller	41:24
1998	Ray Boyd	37:43	Claire Stynes	44:35
1997	Michael Dalton	37:00	Suzanne Malaxos	42:24
1996	Ray Boyd	36:02	Mary Burke-Heydon	45:46
1995	Ray Boyd	36:56	Suzanne Malaxos	41:32
1994	Ray Boyd	36:22	Glenda Moore	44:12
1993	Trevor Scott	37:58	Glenda Moore	42:42
1992	Andrew Lloyd	36:36	Karen Gobby	41:54
1991	Rod Barnes	38:40	Glenda Moore	43:58
1990	Ray Boyd	37:20	Suzanne Malaxos	42:26
1989	Ray Boyd	37:37	Karen Gobby	46:16
1988	Clive Hicks	37:46	Glenda Thomas	43:14
1987	Ray Boyd	35:52	Robyn Hoskins	45:10
1986	Ray Boyd	37:04	Sue Turner	44:16
1985	Stephen Spiers	37:02	Margaret Pettitt	45:47
1984	Ray Boyd	37:02	Tessa Brockwell	44:16
1983	Alan Thurlow	36:52	Jacqui Robinson	45:35
1982	David Eltringham	37:38	Jacqui Robinson	45:35
1981	Jim Langford	37:34	Margaret Reddish	43:53
1980	Clive Hicks	38:34	Margaret Reddish	46:08
1979	John Hambleton	37:33	Anne Reddish	46:58
1978	Duncan Sullivan	38:01	Gaylene Clews	46:55
1977	Tim Walsh	38:04	Gaylene Clews	47:24
1976	Jim Langford	38:36	Maureen Tracey	49:54
1975	Tim Walsh	38:06	Peta Carr	58:18

References

1. Michael Washbourne (August 30, 2009). "Joel Kemboi wins inaugural Perth City to Surf men's marathon". PerthNow.

External links

• City to Surf website - Perth