to go until the 2011 Chevron City to
Surf for Activ. Your hard work and preparation will soon pay off as
over 40,000 people prepare to join the wave of energy on Sunday 28th
August.In this edition we will tell you how to pick up your race pack and how to win great prizes on race day. Details of the Channel Nine TV special are also featured alongside a guide to which elite athletes to keep an eye out for at this year's event. There are fantastic ways for families to get involved in the event - read on to learn more about our fancy dress competition. It's not too late to register so if you haven't already, jump online to www.perthcitytosurf.com and register today. Happy Training! | ||||||
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 It's not too late to register for this year's event. Online registrations remain open until 12pm Friday 26th August. After this time you will be able register in person at the Event Expo until 5pm Saturday 27th August. All team registrations close 12pm Friday 26th August. See the Event Guide for more information on the Event Expo or visit our website: www.perthcitytosurf.com. Register online by CLICKING HERE. | |||||
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 Not only is the Event Expo the place to collect your race pack or complete any last minute registrations in person, it's also your one stop shop for all things running and fitness. Our sponsors will have a range of special offers so come along and grab yourself a bargain! The Expo will be held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from Thursday 25th August - Saturday 27th August. Opening times are as follows: - 10:00 - 7:00pm, Thursday 25 August - 10:00 - 7:00pm, Friday 26 August - 9:00 - 5:00pm, Saturday 27 August Entry into the Expo is free for all participants and non-participants. For more information, CLICK HERE. | |||||
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 Thanks to Australia Post, postal race packs were dispatched yesterday (Monday 15th August). If you nominated a posted race pack (evident at the top of your e-ticket next to the distance description) you should expect to receive your race pack from Thursday 18th August onwards. | |||||
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 Have you registered your boss for this unique initiative? They have the chance to win a $5,000 donation for the charity of their choice thanks to Westpac. Simply by being the highest fundraising boss on Everyday Hero and win the fantastic donation for your charity. Upon registering for the event, your boss must email us at citytosurf@csports.com.au to nominate themselves for this initiative. Bosses can include CEOs, MDs or any other senior managers so if your boss is running, register them for the Westpac Battle of the Bosses today. | |||||
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 Channel Nine are sending their cameras to key locations on race day so be sure to get spotted for your chance to be on TV. The special Chevron City to Surf for Activ feature will go to air at 5.30pm on the night of the event just before the news. This will showcase the highlights of race day as well as special pre-recorded segments featuring some of your favourite personalities. | |||||
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 An interactive road closure map is now available to identify all road closures, course crossing points and recommended alternate routes in place on Sunday 28th August. The interactive map is designed to assist you to move about Perth City and the western suburbs on race day as easily as possible. CLICK HERE to view the map online. | |||||
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 Have you
downloaded your official event guide yet? If not, CLICK HERE to download your copy. The event guide
contains everything you need to know about the event and is a one
stop shop for all things Chevron City to Surf for
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 Chevron City to Surf for Activ Ambassador, Rob de Castella's says now is the crucial phase of training for all participants. “You should be at the peak of your fitness and training load this week. This weekend you need to go for a good solid long run, maybe the longest you’ve ever done. This long run is the most important run to date and after this the last couple of weeks will be tapering for the event.” Rob de Castella represented
Australia at four Olympic Games, won gold at two Commonwealth Games
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 This is an opportunity for you to showcase your creativity and have some fun, all while raising money for a great cause. For your chance to win, dress your best and get snapped on course by PerthNow photographers. For more information and to view the categories, please download your copy of the Official Event Guide. | |||||
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 Kinetic Health Group are taking the City to Surf to WA’s mining community with the Mining City2Surf. The event gives people living and working in remote mining communities in WA the opportunity to get involved in the City to Surf by Walking or running 4km or 12km anytime in August. Mine sites and Mining Communities will be hosting events with Kinetic supporting their efforts from Perth. All events will help raise funds for Activ Foundation through participants donating $10 each for their involvement. If you have not entered a team as yet but would like to get involved there is still time please visit www.kinetichealth.com.au for further details. | |||||
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 See Team Shaun take on the 12km run in this year’s Chevron City to Surf for Activ. Captain Shaun McManus will hopefully lead the team to victory! Plus, keep an eye out for the Nova cheer squad at Nat’s Balcony Party along the way! Listen to Nathan, Nat & Shaun 6am-9am weekdays. | |||||
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 The iconic 12km run will be the event to watch this year with last year’s winner Alan Craigie competing against Sydney Olympic Steeplechase Gold medalist, Reuben Kosgei. Canberra based runner Mr Craigie, 27, who specialises in 5000m events, completed the 12km course last year in an impressive time of 0.36.56, beating Australian cross country champion Ethan Heywood. Kenyan athlete Reuben Kosgei, 32, will be completing the 12km race after coming third in the marathon event at last year’s City to Surf for Activ. The 12km event is closer to the self coached athlete’s area of expertise being the 3000m steeplechase in which he won gold at the 2000 Olympics and bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Mr Kosgei has travelled the world as an athlete to compete in a range of events including the 2009 Vienna Marathon, 2001 Brussles Steeplechase, 2001 Canada World Championships for Steeplechase and the 2009 Sydney City2Surf Half Marathon. | |||||
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