Some ran for a cause, others just for fun - over 48,000 people took part in this year's Chevron City to Surf.
2013 City to Surf. Winner of the men's marathon, Luka Chelimo, celebrates with a friend. Picture: Jordan Shields Source: PerthNow
LUKA Chelimo has made a mockery of the damp conditions to win his third City to Surf marathon in record time.
The Kenyan romped home in the men's marathon in a time of 2hr 13min 15sec, a good three seconds quicker than his winning time in 2011.
Chelimo said he had "trained better this year" and his knowledge of the course helped him run faster today.
"You just get past that hill and just keep going," he said.
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Chelimo said his next event was in Canada in October and he hopes to come back to Perth and run again.
2013 City to Surf. Winner of the women's marathon, Tsega Reta, crosses the finish line. Picture: Jordan Shields Source: PerthNow
The first woman across the line in the marathon was Tsega Reta, finishing in 2hr 41min. More than 1400 took part in the marathon.
Overall, 48,000 people took part in today's events, among them the 28,000 people who have just begun the most popular event of the morning, the 12km run.
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Ian Baker, 16, said he ran the 12km to help inspire his school teacher to finish the half-marathon.
"We basically tried to beat him," he said.
The Glen Forest boy, who has never competed in the race before, said it was a great run.
"The hills are pretty spread out and it felt really good," Ian said.
"I really enjoyed it."
2013 City to Surf. Winner Luka Chelimo with second and third place-getters Lilan Kennedy and Chamba in the men's marathon. Picture: Jordan Shields Source: PerthNow
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