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Perth City to Surf THIS MONTH
In just over one week for the first time a full 42.2km marathon will be run as part of the 35th year of the running carnival in Perth, Western Australia. The total prize pool of $120,000 is designed to entice Australia’s best distance runners, and to attract a solid international field. The prize money will make the Perth City to Surf Marathon, in its inaugural year, Australia’s richest road race.
Event Manager Laura Mckelvey said
“In addition to assembling a quality field the generous prize pool
is also an investment in the vision we have for the event. We are
laying the foundations for growing the Perth City to Surf Marathon
into one of the world’s premier city marathons”
The course will take participants on a tour of some of Perth’s most beautiful scenery in a 42.2km path from the city to the surf. Race designer Chris Letts has created an amazing course set to stand the test of time as the event grows over the coming years. Chris explains
“We’ve been sure to allow for growth of the event in designing this course. I wanted to be sure to take in the Perth scenery and am pleased with how that’s been achieved”
Participants will run along the river for the first half before heading in to beautiful Kings Park and the on to the traditional finish at City Beach.
The Perth City to Surf
Marathon will be run as part of the Perth City to Surf
which is includes a
half marathon,
12km run,
12km walk,
11km wheelchair event and
4km run/walk.
For further information on improving your running through athletics
visit Athletics
WA.
Non-participants will be welcomed as spectators to offer encouragement and support to runners along the entire 42.2km route. A festival vibe will be created by the excitement of the race and the provision of entertainment on course. Spectators can also share in the runner’s excitement and relief as they cross the City Beach finishing line, exhausted and exalted by their great personal achievements.
Funds raised by the Perth City to Surf will
help Activ continue its mission to create a better life for people
with a disability.
For further details on great vantage points and all the action
visit the official
website.
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