City to Surf (Perth)
Chevron City to Surf for Activ Foundation | |
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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
- ↑ Michael Washbourne (August 30, 2009). "Joel Kemboi wins inaugural Perth City to Surf men's marathon". PerthNow.