If there's one run that gets all of Perth out of bed on a winter Sunday, it's this one. The Chevron City to Surf for genU, known to locals simply as Perth's City to Surf, has been a WA institution since 1975, and the 2026 edition rolls out on Sunday 30 August with a family-friendly, everyone-welcome vibe.
Two options, zero pressure: a 4km for families, first-timers and anyone who fancies a stroll-jog, and the classic 12km for those wanting a proper leg-stretch across the city. Walk it, run it, or roll it, solo or with a team, it's entirely your call.
City to Surf is genU's premier fundraiser, with funds going towards supporting the thousands of Australians living with disability. So you're not just chasing a finish line, you're helping a genuinely good cause cross its own.
This is WA's most iconic fun run for a reason. Expect tens of thousands of participants, a cracking finish-line carnival presented by the Town of Cambridge, live entertainment, and the kind of community buzz that makes 12km fly by. Bring the family and make a morning of it.
Entries are open via Race Roster, with prices typically stepping up as race day approaches, so the early birds save. Can't make the Sunday? There's also a Virtual Event you can knock over anywhere between 24 August and 6 September.
Road closures apply across the course, so public transport is the smart move on the day. Check the official site for the latest transport, parking and start-time details closer to the event.
