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 city area to City Beach, a distance of approximately . A shorter 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 course or wheelchair course stretching from Perth to City Beach, or a shorter 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. The full marathon course starts in the central business district and travels along the Swan River for the first before entering into Kings Park. After exiting the park, it is a journey to  City Beach. The previously certified 12km course was adjusted in 2017, removing from the total distance, so records set in those years are marked with an asterisk.