Since 1975 the City to Surf Perth has been more than a 12-kilometre dash to the Indian Ocean: it’s a street-party fundraiser that turns St Georges Terrace into a sea of colour, carries that wave through leafy suburbs and deposits thousands of smiling finishers on the sand at City Beach Oval. Every registration helps Activ deliver services for Western Australians living with disability, so every kilometre you cover truly matters.
Pick your perfect race-day
| Distance | Start line & time* | The vibe | Who loves it |
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| 12 km “Classic” | St Georges Tce × William St, 8:30 a.m. (assemble 8:00) | Bands on verandas, skyline views, a rolling descent to the sea | PB hunters, office teams, weekend warriors |
| 4 km “Family Run” | McLean Park, Floreat, 8:00 a.m. (assemble 7:30) | Prams, costumes, school groups, first-time runners | Kids, walkers, couch-to-4k graduates |
| Virtual option | Anywhere you like, Mon 25 Aug – Sun 7 Sep | You set the pace and the playlist | FIFO workers, regional WA, night-shift heroes |
*Subject to final traffic-control approval.
Why the City to Surf Perth feels special
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Start-to-sand storyline – from the heart of the CBD you crest the Oceanic Drive rise and glimpse blue water calling you home.
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Closed-road freedom – police and 400 volunteers keep the course traffic-free; your kids can zig-zag without worry.
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Every shirt funds Activ – entry fees and pledges support accommodation, employment and community programs for people with disability.
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Iconic finish-line oval – collect your medal, kick off your shoes and celebrate on grass barely 100 metres from the surf.
Race-week essentials
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Bib pick-up: Hackett Hall, WA Museum Boola Bardip
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Fri 29 Aug 08:00 – 20:00
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Sat 30 Aug 08:00 – 18:00
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Course support: Water, isotonic and roaring cheer squads every 2–3 km; medical teams on bikes and at City Beach.
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Swag: Event tee for all entrants, chunky finishers’ medal, plus free professional photos to download.
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Virtual rules: Finish your 4 km or 12 km in one hit or bite-sized sessions; upload GPS proof to your Race Roster dashboard by 7 Sep to claim your medal.
Ready to write your chapter in the City to Surf Perth story?
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Register now for the 4 km, 12 km or Virtual challenge.
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Rally friends, colleagues or family; set a fundraising goal for Activ.
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Train along the Swan, up Jacob’s Ladder, or around your local oval—just be on the start line (or start-watch) when the big day arrives.
On 31 August 2025 the CBD streets will echo with drummers, the scent of eucalyptus will drift across Kings Park, and a cool sea breeze will greet every runner cresting that final rise. Join the wave, earn the medal, and know your kilometres carried Western Australians with disability a little further, too.