City to Surf (Perth)

The City to Surf is a popular road running event held annually in Perth, Western Australia, in which participants race from the CBD to City Beach, a distance of approximately 12 kilometres (7.5 mi). A shorter 4-kilometre (2.5 mi) course is also held in conjunction. 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.

For the similar event held in Sydney, see City2Surf (Sydney).

Chevron City to Surf for Activ
LocationPerth, Western Australia
Distance4, 12, 21 and 42 kilometres
Established23 February 1975

The annual event has historically drawn more than 40,000 competitors on the last Sunday in August.[1]

History

The first City to Surf was held on 23 February 1975 with 500 participants. Since its inception, the 12-kilometre (7.5 mi) course has consistently started on St Georges Terrace at the Perth City Council Chambers and finished at Jubilee Park in City Beach.[2] The first male winner of the 12km event was Tim Walsh in 38 minutes and 6 seconds. The first woman to cross the finish line was Peta Carr in 58.18.[3]

In 2009, the City to Surf held its inaugural marathon.[4]

The City to Surf had a three-year hiatus between 2020 and 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1]

12km winners

The previously certified 12km course was adjusted in 2017, removing 303 metres (994 ft) from the total distance, so records set in those years are marked with an asterisk.

YearMaleTimeFemaleTime
1975Tim Walsh38:06Peta Carr58:18
1976Jim Langford38:36Maureen Tracey49:54
1977Tim Walsh38:04Gaylene Clews47:24
1978Duncan Sullivan38:01Gaylene Clews46:55
1979John Hambleton37:33Anne Reddish46:58
1980Clive Hicks38:34Margaret Reddish46:08
1981Jim Langford37:34Margaret Reddish43:53
1982David Eltringham37:38Jacqi Robinson45:35
1983Alan Thurlow36:52Jacqi Robinson45:35
1984Ray Boyd37:02Tessa Brockwell44:16
1985Stephen Spiers37:02Margaret Pettitt45:47
1986Ray Boyd37:04Sue Turner44:16
1987Ray Boyd35:52Robyn Hoskins45:10
1988Clive Hicks37:46Glenda Thomas43:14
1989Ray Boyd37:37Karen Gobby46:16
1990Ray Boyd37:20Suzanne Malaxos42:26
1991Rod Barnes38:40Glenda Moore43:58
1992Andrew Lloyd36:36Karen Gobby41:54
1993Trevor Scott37:58Glenda Moore42:42
1994Ray Boyd36:22Glenda Moore44:12
1995Ray Boyd36:56Suzanne Malaxos41:32
1996Ray Boyd36:02Mary Burke-Heydon45:46
1997Michael Dalton37:00Suzanne Malaxos42:24
1998Ray Boyd37:43Claire Stynes44:35
1999Kim Gillard36:19Liz Miller41:24
2000Ray Boyd37:52Jackie Newton44:40
2001Ray Boyd37:34Sue Hobson44:00
2002Alastair Stevenson37:48Hayley McGregor43:03
2003Mark Thompson35:42Lauren Shelley43:52
2004Alastair Stevenson36:45Verity Tolhurst43:53
2005Patrick Nyangelo36:10Lauren Shelley42:33
2006Brett Cartwright35:25Lauren Shelley42:27
2007Brett Cartwright37:07Lauren Shelley43:30
2008Martin Dent35:31Linda Spencer42:58
2009David Mulvee37:42Hollie Emery41:53
2010Alan Craigie37:05Lisa Weightman40:22
2011Reuben Kosgei35:29Lauren Shelley44:20
2012Harry Summers36:10Linda Spencer42:42
2013Harry Summers36:54Linda Spencer41:56
2014Brenton Rowe36:47Kate Fitzsimons42:09
2015Roberto Busi37:52Linda Spencer43:05
2016Roberto Busi38:08Kate Fitzsimons45:59
2017*Matthew Ramsden36:02Eloise Wellings40:13
2018*Matthew Ramsden35.23Emily Witham42:17

References
  1. Waller, Pip (1 September 2022). "City to Surf to return for 2023 following three-year COVID hiatus". perthnow.com.au. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  2. "Chevron City To Surf For Activ". wacompanioncard.org.au. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  3. Quartermain, Glen (6 July 2014). "City to Surf retro flashback – get in on the fun as Perth's iconic event turns 40". perthnow.com.au. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  4. Washbourne, Michael (30 August 2009). "Joel Kemboi wins inaugural Perth City to Surf men's marathon". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 3 September 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2009.
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