City to Surf (Perth)

Summary

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.

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 edit

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 edit

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.

Year Male Time Female Time
1975 Tim Walsh 38:06 Peta Carr 58:18
1976 Jim Langford 38:36 Maureen Tracey 49:54
1977 Tim Walsh 38:04 Gaylene Clews 47:24
1978 Duncan Sullivan 38:01 Gaylene Clews 46:55
1979 John Hambleton 37:33 Anne Reddish 46:58
1980 Clive Hicks 38:34 Margaret Reddish 46:08
1981 Jim Langford 37:34 Margaret Reddish 43:53
1982 David Eltringham 37:38 Jacqi Robinson 45:35
1983 Alan Thurlow 36:52 Jacqi Robinson 45:35
1984 Ray Boyd 37:02 Tessa Brockwell 44:16
1985 Stephen Spiers 37:02 Margaret Pettitt 45:47
1986 Ray Boyd 37:04 Sue Turner 44:16
1987 Ray Boyd 35:52 Robyn Hoskins 45:10
1988 Clive Hicks 37:46 Glenda Thomas 43:14
1989 Ray Boyd 37:37 Karen Gobby 46:16
1990 Ray Boyd 37:20 Suzanne Malaxos 42:26
1991 Rod Barnes 38:40 Glenda Moore 43:58
1992 Andrew Lloyd 36:36 Karen Gobby 41:54
1993 Trevor Scott 37:58 Glenda Moore 42:42
1994 Ray Boyd 36:22 Glenda Moore 44:12
1995 Ray Boyd 36:56 Suzanne Malaxos 41:32
1996 Ray Boyd 36:02 Mary Burke-Heydon 45:46
1997 Michael Dalton 37:00 Suzanne Malaxos 42:24
1998 Ray Boyd 37:43 Claire Stynes 44:35
1999 Kim Gillard 36:19 Liz Miller 41:24
2000 Ray Boyd 37:52 Jackie Newton 44:40
2001 Ray Boyd 37:34 Sue Hobson 44:00
2002 Alastair Stevenson 37:48 Hayley McGregor 43:03
2003 Mark Thompson 35:42 Lauren Shelley 43:52
2004 Alastair Stevenson 36:45 Verity Tolhurst 43:53
2005 Patrick Nyangelo 36:10 Lauren Shelley 42:33
2006 Brett Cartwright 35:25 Lauren Shelley 42:27
2007 Brett Cartwright 37:07 Lauren Shelley 43:30
2008 Martin Dent 35:31 Linda Spencer 42:58
2009 David Mulvee 37:42 Hollie Emery 41:53
2010 Alan Craigie 37:05 Lisa Weightman 40:22
2011 Reuben Kosgei 35:29 Lauren Shelley 44:20
2012 Harry Summers 36:10 Linda Spencer 42:42
2013 Harry Summers 36:54 Linda Spencer 41:56
2014 Brenton Rowe 36:47 Kate Fitzsimons 42:09
2015 Roberto Busi 37:52 Linda Spencer 43:05
2016 Roberto Busi 38:08 Kate Fitzsimons 45:59
2017* Matthew Ramsden 36:02 Eloise Wellings 40:13
2018* Matthew Ramsden 35.23 Emily Witham 42:17

References edit

  1. ^ a b 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.

External links edit

  • City to Surf website - Perth