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Leading disability service provider Activ has cancelled this year’s Chevron City to Surf for Activ due to the ongoing risks posed by COVID-19. Activ CEO Michael Heath said the health and safety of the community comes first when it comes to planning for [...]

Leading disability service provider Activ has cancelled the 2021 Chevron City to Surf for Activ, due to the ongoing risks posed by COVID-19. Activ CEO Danielle Newport said Activ is disappointed to cancel WA’s longest running and much-loved community fun [...]

Leading disability service provider Activ has cancelled the 2020 Chevron City to Surf for Activ, due to be held in August, in line with Federal and WA State Government directives around physical distancing and large group gatherings. Activ CEO Danielle [...]

Free Family Funday At Floreat Forum If you’re taking part in this year’s 4KM event, get the crew together and head to Floreat Forum for your post-race celebrations in The Outdoor Forum! Experience FREE family friendly entertainment, enjoy a bite to eat [...]

Activ Ambassadors Mia Rodriguez and Nathaniel Elikewela were the stars of the show at this year’s Chevron City to Surf for Activ. With mother nature looking after us once again, we experienced perfect conditions for Mia and Nathaniel with their [...]

We hope your Chevron City to Surf for Activ recovery has been going well, but if your recovery has been going a little slower than expected then check out the below tips from our friends at Myall. Foam rolling, sometimes referred to as myofascial release, [...]

City of Perth has everything you need to recover, relax and refuel after the race with these top picks! Recover and stretch out with free yoga or pilates in the city! FREE YOGA Cathedral Square Lawn | 12.30pm | Wednesdays Harold Boas Gardens | 7am | [...]

Thrifty Car & Truck Rental is a 100% WA owned and operated vehicle rental business who have been serving the West Australian market for over 40 years. With over 3,500 vehicles, a branch network of 17 locations across the state, Thrifty WA is a [...]

Podiatrist Perth is offering Chevron City to Surf for Activ participants a free Enhanced Biometric Assessment valued at $90! Podiatrist Perth’s Enhanced Biomechanical Assessments (EBAs) are designed to uncover any movement dysfunctions that can [...]

Free Family Funday At Floreat Forum If you’re taking part in this year’s 4KM event, get the crew together and head to Floreat Forum for your post-race celebrations in The Outdoor Forum! Experience FREE family friendly entertainment, enjoy a bite to eat [...]

Half Marathon Pacers Half Marathon Pacers will be recognised by Green Balloons and running at the target times of 1.30, 1.45, 2.00, 2.15 and 2.30.   Justin Kelly Distance: Half Marathon Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Why or how did you get into running? As a [...]

There’s no doubt that your preparation for Chevron City to Surf for Activ has probably experienced a few ups and downs, with the final countdown to race day – it’s time to lace up and prepare as best you can! As we enter the final week this is the perfect [...]

You’re on the home stretch to Perth’s most iconic fun run, how exciting! You’ve put in hours of training in preparation for race day but how do you make sure you perform your best? You wouldn’t want a stitch or a cramp to ruin all your [...]

Pablo hosts Breakfast with Pablo on Spirit Karratha, the local radio station in Karratha. This year he’s committed to running the 12km, the furthest distance he’s ever run! We caught up for a quick Q&A before this Sunday’s Chevron [...]

Chevron City to Surf for Activ is excited to announce Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ Bank) as our Official Community Partner for 2019. At Chevron City to Surf for Activ we value our opportunity to engage with the WA community and ANZ Bank [...]

Meet These City to Surf Legends We’re celebrating 45 years of Chevron City to Surf for Activ this year and recently met up with these legends to hear their stories, highlights and top tips for taking part in the CTS. Legend Runners, Bob & Phil have [...]

Have you ever thought about how many strides you take per minute while running? For most of us this is probably the last thing we’re thinking about – running can be difficult enough without having to count steps at the same time! Over the last 30-40 years [...]

“Running is about finding your inner peace, and so is a life well lived!” – Dean Karnazes Whether you’re preparing for 4, 12, 21, or 42 km, we know you want to give yourself the best possible chance to finish the race with a smile on your [...]

Almost everyone would be thrilled with a marathon PB of 2:31:31. Running a marathon at that pace means running each km of the 42.2km race in about 3 minutes and 35 seconds, which is fast. Really fast. 2:31:31 is Henry Wanyoike’s incredible marathon PB. [...]

Turning 40 is a big milestone. Many of us will plan a party, or a weekend getaway, or perhaps even sign up for a marathon – running 40-odd kilometres before hitting the big four-zero. Running coach, primary school sports teacher and mum of two Jess [...]

Chevron City to Surf for Activ Pacers will be returning in 2019 with Pacer groups available in the Half and Full Marathon events. Our Pacers are presented by Perth Run Collective & Lululemon AUSNZ along with runners from Perth Urban Runners and the [...]

The Chevron City to Surf for Activ volunteers are amazing. We know that we put on a great show but the fact that our volunteers keep coming back is a true testament to the atmosphere and community spirit of the event.  One such volunteer, Jen Glew, has [...]

Perth Run Collective is a social movement for runners of all levels. In collaboration with Lululemon Athletica’s Perth City, Claremont and Karrinyup stores, PRC’s runners join forces up to three times per week. Runners meet every Tuesday at 5.45pm [...]

Perth Urban Runners (PUR) is a free social running group that is open to runners of any level. They meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 pm at different locations and explore routes that showcase the very best of Perth.  They started more than 3 years ago [...]

Our team at the Chevron City to Surf think back to summer term at school when sports day was approaching and everybody was fighting for the chance to take part. More often than not you and your classmates all wanted to be in one of the sprint races [...]

Damian Martin is a familiar face for those of you who have followed the Chevron City to Surf for Activ for a few years. Described as the NBL’s greatest ever defender, Damian is the captain of the Perth Wildcats, an Olympian, a devoted husband and father, [...]

Did you know that when you participate in the Chevron City to Surf for Activ you can raise money at the same time for your favourite charity through the Everyday Hero Platform? It’s easy to do, just create a fundraising page when you sign up to enter. [...]

We are Activ, and we believe in you. We believe you can run whichever distance you set your heart on for the upcoming Chevron City to Surf for Activ. And we hope you believe in us too, which is why we’d love you to fun-raise for us in the lead up to the [...]

Rayne Bryant is a blogger, podcaster, single mother of three, and founder of the online lifestyle magazine Rayne Ella. She has jumped on board as an official Chevron City to Surf for Activ Ambassador and is training hard for this year’s half marathon in [...]

Here’s what you need to know about running on hills. Hills are always a hot discussion point before a race – some of us look forward to the challenge while others fear the uphill struggle. Either way, if you’re entering a race where you know there might [...]

One of the more well-known benefits of volunteering is the direct impact it has on our community, it also allows people to connect with each other and help to make our city a better place, this is why Students at CBC Fremantle have been returning as [...]

Running the Chevron City to Surf for Activ is a goal that will help improve your self-esteem, fitness and motivation. This is true for all of our participants, but even more so for the group of 11 newly-diagnosed Parkinson’s patients who are planning on [...]

Enda Brady is a London-based Sky News correspondent, a regular guest speaker on WA’s 6PR and is affectionately known as the Marathon Man. His impressive running resume includes 30 marathons and a recent finish in an epic 100km race called ‘Race to the [...]

“Don’t’ give up” or “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” are mantra’s every runner utters at some point on their way to greatness. No matter how hard you train or how fast you run on race day having the right [...]

Chevron City to Surf for Activ is the Activ Foundation’s biggest fun-raising event for the year. But if there’s a charity that’s close to your heart, you can choose to raise funds for your favourite charity in the lead up to the event instead. The [...]

Eureka and her dad have been at the large roundabout at Lovekin Drive and May Drive in Kings Park cheering you on for the last seven years. We’re pleased to say that they’ll be back again in 2019. Make sure you give them a wave, a smile, a high-five or a [...]

It’s too easy to get stuck at your desk all day, jumping from task-to-task or moving from one meeting to the next. Despite our best efforts, exercise is often the first thing to fall to the wayside during a busy workday.  Not only is sitting all day bad [...]

Brant Garvey wears many hats. He’s an Australian Paralympian, a congenital amputee, a public speaker, a father, a husband, a Perth Local and all-around awesome guy. We’re thrilled to have Brant join us for his first-ever time running in the Chevron City [...]

Myall Wellbeing is a new health and wellbeing experience located in the heart of the Perth CBD. The beautiful studio provides yoga, meditation, and therapeutic massage to help you perform at your peak – or just to relax and enjoy! With a full yoga [...]

To celebrate the return of the City of Perth as a Major Partner of the 2019 Chevron City to Surf for Activ we want to introduce you to some of City of Perth’s best training routes and our Favourite Training Location and provide you with some inspiration [...]

What would you say if we told you there’s a way to run Chevron City to Surf for Activ for free? Well, we have some great news – there is! And it’s something that’s achievable for everyone. All you need to do is raise $500 for Activ. That’s right, [...]

The Chevron City to Surf for Activ wouldn’t be possible without a dedicated herd of volunteers. Each year, our volunteers help the tens of thousands of participants to stay happy, healthy and on course – before during and after the event. [...]

Firstly, congrats! We’re thrilled you’ve signed up for the Chevron City to Surf for Activ 2019! Secondly, relax, take a deep breath and think about what the next eight weeks look like for you. If you are new to running and need some tips to get started, [...]

Our Community Run Club’s main mission is to create a fun, effective and inclusive training experience for all. We’re making running social, and community-focused while providing you with a little extra motivation to get in the best shape [...]

We’re excited to welcome Star Physio as our Physiotherapy & Injury Prevention Partner for 2019. Like us, Star Physio want you to be in the best shape possible before you lace up on August 25, so here are some of their Top Training Tips. Star Physio [...]

Dear Chevron City to Surf for Activ family, We are sorry to say there has been a change for the regional event series and we will not be running Albany, Busselton or Geraldton in 2019. Why not? There are a few reasons. We’ve had a decline in [...]

Head Down To Floreat Forum – A Convenience Hub For Pre-And Post-Race Goers Whether you fuel up on your way to the start line or engross yourself in the family festivities post fun-run, Floreat Forum will once again provide a bustling hub of activity [...]

Whether you’re sweating it out on the track, taking a stroll or cheering on a loved one, the Chevron City to Surf for Activ finish precinct is the place to be this Sunday 26 August. Host to a stack of free, family friendly entertainment, Perth’s favourite [...]

Geraldton Conquer Coastal Winds To Cross The Finish Line At The 2018 Chevron City To Surf For Activ Geraldton locals got active last Sunday to raise funds for charity at the sixth annual Chevron City to Surf for Activ. A strong field of runners took to [...]

The 2018 Chevron City To Surf For Activ Heads To The North-West Coast The annual Chevron City to Surf for Activ returns to Geraldton’s foreshore this Sunday. WA’s only charity fun run produced by the community for the community raises vital funds for [...]