The City to Surf is a popular

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event held annually in

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, in which participants race from the CBD to City Beach, a distance of approximately . A shorter course is also held in conjunction. The event is both a "

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" and a race, attracting both serious runners and community participants who can choose to run or to walk. The annual event has historically drawn more than 40,000 competitors on the last Sunday in August.

History

The first City to Surf was held on 23 February 1975 with 500 participants. Since its inception, the course has consistently started on St Georges Terrace at the Perth City Council Chambers and finished at Jubilee Park in City Beach. 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. In 2009, the City to Surf held its inaugural

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. The City to Surf had a three-year hiatus between 2020 and 2022 due to the

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12km winners

The previously certified 12km course was adjusted in 2017, removing from the total distance, so records set in those years are marked with an

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References

External links

City to Surf website - Perth
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