- City to Surf (Perth)
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For the similar event held in Sydney, see City2Surf (Sydney).
Rebel Sport City to Surf for Activ Foundation Race Details Location: Perth First run: 1975 Distance: 4, 12 and 42 kilometres Registration: Registration website 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 35:24, set in 2006 by Brett Cartwright.
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 in to Kings Park. Upon exit of the park it's a 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) journey to City Beach.
References
- ^ Michael Washbourne (August 30, 2009). "Joel Kemboi wins inaugural Perth City to Surf men's marathon". PerthNow. http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/story/0,27574,26002381-2761,00.html.
External links
Categories:- Sport in Perth, Western Australia
- Long-distance races
- Athletics in Australia
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