The 43rd annual Terry Fox Hometown Run is on Sun. Sept. 17 at 10 a.m. with registration opening at 8:00 a.m. at the Terry Fox Registration tent.
This annual event unites neighbourhoods and communities across Canada as they participate in the 2023 Terry Fox Hometown Run.
People are encouraged to run, walk, skateboard, ride a bike, rollerblade or just about anything they choose during the event on this wheelchair accessible route. Everyone is welcome to participate in this classic Canadian tradition and there are no barriers to join and fundraise. Play a part and cheer on participants as they pass through the community. The idea is to have FUN while raising funds for cancer research.
The route will take participants to the Terry Fox Hometown Square at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre. The Terry Fox Hometown Square showcases a map of Fox's epic 1980 journey and key milestones are embedded in the lower plaza surface which participants will pass as they loop back to the finish line at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. As parking will be limited in the area, the City is encouraging participants to plan ahead and leave extra time for their journey by taking transit, walking or cycling to the run.
Route and registration information is available at portcoquitlam.ca/terryfox. The routes will be marked and there will be traffic control at the major intersections. Participants are asked to keep to the right at all times and watch for oncoming traffic.
Traffic Information and Road Closures
Hyde Creek Recreation Centre will remain open during this event however access to the parking lot will be closed between 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Participants should consider using other forms of transportation to get to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre for the run - parking is limited and Laurier Ave will be closed to traffic.
The following extra traffic control measures will be put into place by volunteers and the RCMP to ensure the safety of participants:
Full Road Closure from 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- 1300 block Laurier Avenue from Hyde Creek Recreation Centre to Coast Meridian Road
Full Road Closures from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Coast Meridian Road (northbound and southbound lanes) from Laurier Avenue to Kingsway Avenue closed. Detour southbound traffic on Lincoln Ave Rd. to Oxford Ave. or Patricia Ave. to Burns Rd.
- Coast Meridian Connector north of Tim Horton's closed (access to Tim Horton's via Lougheed Hwy.)
- Full closure of Coast Meridian Overpass. Detour east/west along Lougheed Hwy.
- Full closure of 2100-1700 block of Kingsway Ave. from Wilson Ave. to Broadway Ave. Detour northbound traffic on Langan Ave. to Kingsway Ave. or Langan Ave. to Pitt River Rd.
- Full closure of 2100 block of Kelly Ave. from Mary Hill Rd. to Kingsway Ave.
No parking on both sides of Kingsway Ave., from Wilson Ave. to Broadway Ave. and 1300 block Laurier Ave.
Local residents affected by these road closures will have access to their homes and may be required to show their BC driver's license to officials at the checkpoints. Detours are in place and residents should watch for signage and traffic control personnel.
Residents are also encouraged to avoid driving in the above noted area Sunday morning. Please also remove any vehicles parked in these areas before 8 a.m. to allow run volunteers to set up.
Questions or concerns about the traffic measures please contact - Erica McKeddie, Event Coordinator & Community Liaison, at 604-927-7935 or email [email protected].
Questions about the run or would like to get involved or volunteer please contact - Dave Teixeira, Terry Fox Hometown Run Coordinator, at 604-418-9177 or email [email protected].
About the Terry Fox Foundation
The Terry Fox Foundation honours the vision and spirit of an iconic Canadian while raising critical funds for cancer research. As a leading national charitable organization, the Terry Fox Foundation plays a vital role in building community, engaging more than 20,000 passionate volunteers and 3.3 million students in nearly 10,000 annual fundraising events across the country.
People around the world of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities have been inspired by Terry's enduring legacy. Through the generous support of our donors, partners, and volunteers, The Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $850 million and funded 1,300 innovative cancer research projects, bringing hope and health to millions of Canadians. Visit terryfox.org for more information and to learn how you can help take Terry's Marathon of Hope across the finish line.
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Media Contact
Ximena Ibacache
Manager of Communications & Administrative Services
City of Port Coquitlam
Tel 604.927.5499
Email [email protected]