City to Surf is Western Australia's biggest community run, going since 1975 and held each year on the last Sunday of August. genU has not opened 2027 entries yet, but on the event's long-standing pattern the 2027 race falls on Sunday 29 August. It is the state's flagship fundraiser for genU, which supports people living with disability.
Two distances both finish at City Beach Oval. The 12km is the main event, starting in the CBD at the corner of St Georges Terrace and William Street and heading out through Perth's western suburbs to the coast, rolling rather than flat. The 4km starts at McLean Park in Floreat and suits families and first-timers. A virtual option runs over a week for anyone who can't make the day.
It is a big field — more than 23,000 finished the 12km alone in 2026, and historically over 40,000 have taken part across the distances — so it carries the noise and atmosphere of a major event. The finish at City Beach puts the ocean a few steps from the line.
Enter early for the best price, and plan transport in advance. Road closures around the CBD start and the City Beach finish make public transport and a sorted pick-up point the sensible call.
Matthew Ramsden won the 12km in 35:49 on Sunday 30 August 2026, 45 seconds clear of Matt Smith, with Rohan Hickey third in 38:08. Amy Buckingham was the fastest woman in 42:52, 28th overall in a 12km field of more than 23,000.
| Position | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew RAMSDEN | 00:35:49 |
| 2 | Matt SMITH | 00:36:34 |
| 3 | Rohan HICKEY | 00:38:08 |
| 4 | Liam KAMUDU | 00:38:51 |
| 5 | Reece MABBS | 00:39:11 |
| 6 | Stuart CAULFIELD | 00:39:43 |
| 7 | William MCALINDEN | 00:39:45 |
| 8 | Joshua NEERVOORT | 00:39:47 |
| 9 | Nikil REDIPALI | 00:40:22 |
| 10 | Kalen BENNET | 00:40:46 |
| 11 | Thomas CHAPMAN | 00:40:52 |
| 12 | Lloyd PERRIS | 00:40:54 |
| 13 | Quewin GOULD | 00:40:59 |
| 14 | Nikolas Jon AARLAND | 00:41:01 |
| 15 | Lachlan FORSTER | 00:41:12 |
| 16 | Ben TURNER | 00:41:16 |
| 17 | Tyler REA | 00:41:44 |
| 18 | Ben TAY | 00:41:56 |
| 19 | Hayden BROOKE | 00:42:04 |
| 20 | Jamie LYNCH | 00:42:09 |
| 21 | Liam DARDENGO | 00:42:13 |
| 22 | Fabien DESAUNOIS | 00:42:15 |
| 23 | Leon KUCERA | 00:42:26 |
| 24 | Dante ARMSTRONG | 00:42:33 |
| 25 | Ollie COSSENS | 00:42:39 |
| 26 | Samuel JAHN | 00:42:42 |
| 27 | Ronny ARORA | 00:42:49 |
| 28 | Amy BUCKINGHAM | 00:42:52 |
| 29 | Ambrose FOLEY | 00:42:58 |
| 30 | Rhys CUSHING | 00:42:59 |
| 31 | Liam FUERY | 00:43:05 |
| 32 | Piero MORARO | 00:43:11 |
| 33 | Chris DE BOER | 00:43:16 |
| 34 | Nathaniel TAYLOR | 00:43:16 |
| 35 | Will CRAMSIE | 00:43:20 |
| 36 | Joshua STANDEN | 00:43:25 |
| 37 | Daniel RUSSO | 00:43:29 |
| 38 | Nikola DONLAGIC | 00:43:32 |
| 39 | Jackson RENDALL | 00:43:37 |
| 40 | Jesse HAMER | 00:43:44 |
| 41 | Alex RIGHTON | 00:43:45 |
| 42 | Chengrun LI | 00:43:46 |
| 43 | Michael EDGAR | 00:43:50 |
| 44 | Luke PARKER | 00:43:50 |
| 45 | Alex KING | 00:43:52 |
| 46 | Paul GAUCI | 00:44:04 |
| 47 | Patrick MATTES | 00:44:07 |
| 48 | Drew LANGFORD | 00:44:07 |
| 49 | Kale GREGG | 00:44:10 |
| 50 | Henry MORLEY | 00:44:19 |
Times shown are the net times published by the timing provider — Blue Chip Results does not publish a gun time for this event.
Timing by Blue Chip Results: complete 2026 Perth City to Surf 12km results, all distances.
Dan Canala won the 12km for the second year running on Sunday 31 August 2025, in 37:56 — three seconds quicker than his 2024 winning time and four seconds clear of Luke Bate. Lauren Ramsden was the fastest woman in 43:29, 38th overall.
| Position | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan CANALA | 00:37:56 |
| 2 | Luke BATE | 00:38:00 |
| 3 | Karlos AQUINO | 00:38:28 |
| 4 | Andrew HELLBUSCH | 00:38:55 |
| 5 | Joshua NEERVOORT | 00:38:59 |
| 6 | Liam DARDENGO | 00:39:04 |
| 7 | Tommaso PUCCINI | 00:39:24 |
| 8 | Stuart CAULFIELD | 00:39:27 |
| 9 | Noah HUMBERSTONE | 00:39:45 |
| 10 | Daniel RUSSO | 00:39:52 |
| 11 | Caide ELLIS | 00:40:03 |
| 12 | Max DAVIDSON | 00:40:07 |
| 13 | Lloyd ALLEN | 00:40:11 |
| 14 | Oli WRIGHT | 00:40:14 |
| 15 | Chartt MILLER | 00:40:55 |
| 16 | Dante ARMSTRONG | 00:41:05 |
| 17 | James SHUCK | 00:41:50 |
| 18 | Liam FUERY | 00:41:51 |
| 19 | Ben TAY | 00:41:54 |
| 20 | Jack CRAGO | 00:42:03 |
| 21 | Jack MITCHELL | 00:42:06 |
| 22 | Neil BERRY | 00:42:11 |
| 23 | Gerard HILL | 00:42:18 |
| 24 | Thomas TEDGE | 00:42:32 |
| 25 | Jon PENDSE | 00:42:34 |
| 26 | Benjamin TURNER | 00:42:41 |
| 27 | Justin KELLY | 00:42:43 |
| 28 | Henry MORLEY | 00:42:43 |
| 29 | Zac THOMAS | 00:42:44 |
| 30 | Kane WILLE | 00:42:35 |
| 31 | Luke JOHNSTONE | 00:43:03 |
| 32 | Benjamin WALKER | 00:43:04 |
| 33 | Ambrose FOLEY | 00:43:06 |
| 34 | Daniel BARNES | 00:43:21 |
| 35 | Will CRAMSIE | 00:43:07 |
| 36 | Jameson HICK | 00:43:22 |
| 37 | Russell POORE | 00:43:27 |
| 38 | Lauren RAMSDEN | 00:43:29 |
| 39 | Rory MARTIN | 00:43:14 |
| 40 | Jordan STOBBART | 00:43:33 |
| 41 | Tomas AVECILLA PUEBLA | 00:43:35 |
| 42 | James GILL | 00:43:35 |
| 43 | Mark OAKSHOTT | 00:43:36 |
| 44 | Amy BUCKINGHAM | 00:43:38 |
| 45 | Byron MARTIN | 00:43:45 |
| 46 | Niels ZUIJDGEEST | 00:43:47 |
| 47 | Davin DICKSON | 00:43:48 |
| 48 | Logan CALDER | 00:43:48 |
| 49 | Jason RHINE | 00:43:54 |
| 50 | Andrew DAWSON | 00:43:57 |
Times shown are the net times published by the timing provider, so a few run slightly out of sequence against the official finishing positions.
Timing by MultiSport Australia: complete 2025 Perth City to Surf 12km results.
Dan Canala won the 2024 Perth City to Surf 12km in 37:59 on Sunday 25 August, eleven seconds ahead of Eoin Smyth and a little over a minute clear of third-placed James O'Neill. Kate Baker was the fastest woman in 44:54, 44th overall.
| Position | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan CANALA | 00:37:59 |
| 2 | Eoin SMYTH | 00:38:10 |
| 3 | James O'NEILL | 00:39:18 |
| 4 | Stuart CAULFIELD | 00:39:26 |
| 5 | Kiran TIBBALLS | 00:40:01 |
| 6 | Gerard HILL | 00:40:12 |
| 7 | Kai METZNER | 00:40:48 |
| 8 | Karlos AQUINO | 00:40:50 |
| 9 | Nikil REDIPALI | 00:41:22 |
| 10 | Sean WHELAN | 00:41:22 |
| 11 | Oscar CLEMENTS | 00:41:34 |
| 12 | Ben TAY | 00:41:37 |
| 13 | Lachie TWEEDIE | 00:41:40 |
| 14 | James SMITH | 00:41:50 |
| 15 | Roberto BUSI | 00:42:31 |
| 16 | Karl SARICH | 00:42:45 |
| 17 | Lachlan HANSEN | 00:42:45 |
| 18 | Max ROWCLIFFE | 00:42:50 |
| 19 | Mackenzie BURGOYNE | 00:42:51 |
| 20 | Jamie LYNCH | 00:42:55 |
| 21 | Daniel BARNES | 00:43:13 |
| 22 | Russell POORE | 00:43:16 |
| 23 | Michael BALUK | 00:43:17 |
| 24 | Jameson HICK | 00:43:19 |
| 25 | Christopher PERKINS | 00:43:19 |
| 26 | Andrew DAWSON | 00:43:21 |
| 27 | Jason RHINE | 00:43:21 |
| 28 | Jonathan ALDCROFT | 00:43:23 |
| 29 | Zac THOMAS | 00:43:31 |
| 30 | Jack CRAGO | 00:43:40 |
| 31 | Michael GOODIER | 00:43:42 |
| 32 | Hayden BROOKE | 00:43:48 |
| 33 | Alan STABLER | 00:43:55 |
| 34 | Zack LORDER | 00:44:11 |
| 35 | Nicholas CLIFFORD | 00:44:16 |
| 36 | Jesse HAMER | 00:44:19 |
| 37 | Liam DARDENGO | 00:44:20 |
| 38 | Dylan MOUZAKKI | 00:44:33 |
| 39 | Thomas TEDGE | 00:44:44 |
| 40 | Sam LADE | 00:44:45 |
| 41 | Mario LO PRESTI | 00:44:47 |
| 42 | Chris FAAST | 00:44:47 |
| 43 | Harry FLEMING | 00:44:53 |
| 44 | Kate BAKER | 00:44:54 |
| 45 | Nathan BYRNE | 00:44:55 |
| 46 | Brandon D'SILVA | 00:44:56 |
| 47 | Fred CAPPON | 00:45:02 |
| 48 | Timothy WILLING | 00:45:07 |
| 49 | Jacob DEARLE | 00:45:08 |
| 50 | Lauren HYDE-COOLING | 00:45:08 |
Timing by MultiSport Australia: complete 2024 Perth City to Surf 12km results.
