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City to Surf 4km 2026
- Race day
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Location
- Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval, Australia
- Distance
- 2.49 mi / 4.0 km
City to Surf 4km: 30 August 2026, 2.49 miles. Route, distance and where to check results.
City to Surf 4km Race Timeline
11 days since race day
City to Surf 4km runs most years, but the next date hasn't been announced. Ask to be notified above and we'll email you the day it is.
City to Surf 4km: quick answers
When is the next City to Surf 4km?
The next date hasn't been published by the organiser yet. The most recent City to Surf 4km was Sunday, 30 August 2026, and the race has usually run around the same point in the year.
What time does City to Surf 4km start?
City to Surf 4km starts at 8:00am from 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval.
Where does City to Surf 4km start?
City to Surf 4km starts at 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval. The organiser hasn't published a finish location.
How many miles is City to Surf 4km?
City to Surf 4km is 2.49 miles (4km).
How much does City to Surf 4km cost to enter?
$85 (4km) / $95 (12km) full price — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Key Race Metrics & Overview
- Date
- Sunday, 30 August 2026
- Distance
- 2.49 miles / 4.0km
- Location
- Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval, Australia
- Start Point
- 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval
- Start time
- 8:00am
- Surface
- Road
Not published by the organiser at the time of writing: finish point, cut-off time, age requirement, tracking app. Verus records these as unconfirmed rather than estimating them — check the official race website closer to race day.
Direct Entry Summary
$85 (4km) / $95 (12km) full price — confirm the current price on the organiser's own site before entering.
Ballot Policy
No ballot — entry is direct through genU (formerly MAWA).
City to Surf 4km Race Day Weather
A real forecast appears here once one exists for race day — usually about a week to ten days out. Nothing is shown until then, because a made-up forecast is worse than none.
City to Surf 4km Route Map & Elevation Profile
Starting at 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval. The organiser hasn't published a finish location. Total elevation gain is not published for this event, and Verus does not estimate one.
Is City to Surf 4km flat?
No official elevation figure is published for this course, so Verus doesn't state one. The organiser describes the going as: road.
City to Surf 4km Course Profile
Elevation change not published for this event.
Tap a point on the course for details.
12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval
Start line.
Where City to Surf 4km starts and finishes
City to Surf 4km starts at 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval. We haven't been able to place those on a map accurately enough to show one — a pin in the wrong place is worse than no pin.
These are the start and finish points, not the route. Verus doesn't hold course files for this race, and drawing a line between two pins would be a guess you might end up training on.
Full City to Surf 4km Route Breakdown
The Chevron City to Surf for genU has two separate start points: the 12km begins on St Georges Terrace in the Perth CBD, while the 4km starts at McLean Park in Floreat. Both courses finish at City Beach Oval on fully closed roads. The 12km course is ideal for experienced runners, while the 4km is perfect for beginners and families. Every participant receives an event t-shirt, finisher's medal and certificate.
City to Surf 4km Pace Calculator & Splits
City to Surf 4km Pace Calculator
Enter a target finish time to see your pace and projected splits.
Average pace / mile
1:36:23
Average pace / km
59:53
City to Surf 4km Pace Chart
Split markers calculated for standard checkpoints — no official pacers are confirmed for this event.
| Target | Pace /mi | Pace /km | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3:00 | 1:12:17 | 44:55 | 3:00:00 |
| 3:15 | 1:18:19 | 48:40 | 3:15:00 |
| 3:30 | 1:24:20 | 52:24 | 3:30:00 |
| 3:45 | 1:30:22 | 56:09 | 3:45:00 |
| 4:00 | 1:36:23 | 59:53 | 4:00:00 |
| 4:15 | 1:42:25 | 1:03:38 | 4:15:00 |
| 4:30 | 1:48:26 | 1:07:23 | 4:30:00 |
| 4:45 | 1:54:27 | 1:11:07 | 4:45:00 |
| 5:00 | 2:00:29 | 1:14:52 | 5:00:00 |
| 5:30 | 2:12:32 | 1:22:21 | 5:30:00 |
| 6:00 | 2:24:35 | 1:29:50 | 6:00:00 |
| 6:30 | 2:36:38 | 1:37:19 | 6:30:00 |
| 7:00 | 2:48:40 | 1:44:49 | 7:00:00 |
City to Surf 4km Finish Time Estimator
Enter a recent 5K, 10K or Half Marathon time to estimate your City to Surf 4km finish time.
Your 5K time
Estimated City to Surf 4km finish
19:46
An estimate only, based on Pete Riegel's race-time prediction formula. Real marathon performance depends on endurance, training specificity, pacing and race-day conditions — not just your speed over a shorter distance.
Training for a different distance? Try the full pace calculator, race time predictor or pace chart.
Got your target time? Save it to your profile.
Tag City to Surf 4km, set your goal pace, and let Verus track your countdown, training and fundraising in one place.
Start Your Verus JourneyCity to Surf 4km Race Day Checklist
Tap items to mark off your race-day readiness.
- Race number attached, and any timing chip fitted per your race pack instructions
- Weather-appropriate kit, plus something warm and disposable to discard before the start
- A plan for reaching 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval
- A meeting point agreed with family and friends for after the race
Training Strategy for City to Surf 4km
6-10 weeks is a solid window for a 2.49-mile race. Combine a weekly long run with threshold work so you can hold pace over the full distance.
This is a largely flat course, so most of your long runs can mirror that — flat and steady, building time on feet rather than hill strength.
Ease off mileage in the final week, keeping a couple of short, sharp race-pace efforts to stay fresh. Arrive at 12km: St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD; 4km: McLean Park, Floreat. Both finish at City Beach Oval fresh, energized, and primed — not fit, fresh.
Lock in your target pace using the interactive splits calculator below — no official pacers are confirmed for this event, so a pace band on your watch is the more reliable option.
Test your race-day fuel and hydration plan on your long training runs, not for the first time on race day — check the Race Day Checklist below for what's actually on this course.
2.49-Mile Nutrition & Fueling Plan
A normal diet is fine. There is no need to carb-load for a race of this length.
Eat a carbohydrate-focused breakfast two to three hours before the start, and stick to something you've already tested in training rather than trying anything new.
No on-course fuel is needed at this distance for most runners — water stations are the usual provision.
A mix of carbohydrate and protein in the hour or so after finishing supports recovery.
City to Surf 4km Charity Places 2026
No formal charity-place scheme published — runners commonly fundraise for a charity of their own choosing.
Lead with your personal story — explain why the charity matters to you. Personal connection generates 3x more support than a generic link broadcast.
Share key training milestones on Instagram (first 10-miler, peak week, race week) with your fundraising link in bio. Publicly thanking donors prompts secondary gifts!
Running City to Surf 4km for charity?
Link your JustGiving page to Verus and show up right here alongside other City to Surf 4km fundraisers — goal, progress and story, all in one place.
Add Your Fundraiser to VerusTravel & Logistics
The organiser publishes road closures for this race — see https://perthcitytosurf.com/perth-road-closures/
City to Surf 4km Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know for race weekend.
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Race details independently compiled and fact-checked by Tommo against the official City to Surf 4km site , last verified August 2026. Always confirm official timings and policies directly prior to race day.