The 45th annual Terry Fox Hometown Run is happening on Sunday, September 14. This year's run is a great chance to either cheer on the participants or join in yourself. The run is open to everyone, with no registration fee or minimum donation required. Participants are welcome to walk, run, or ride. The event begins at 10 a.m. at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Avenue), with registration opening at 8 a.m. This year, the route has been extended, leading participants past the new Gateway of Giants sculptures at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC).
The run is a fun way to honour Terry's Marathon of Hope and raise funds for cancer research. Everyone is welcome to join this accessible event, whether you run, walk, skateboard, ride a bike, or rollerblade. Cheer on participants as they make their way through the community and past the new public art installation. The new sculptures, which were officially unveiled on Saturday, September 13, honour Terry Fox and inspire others to become community champions.
You can find more information about the route and register for the event at portcoquitlam.ca/terryfox.
Please be aware that the routes will be marked, and volunteers and RCMP will be directing traffic at major intersections to ensure everyone's safety. Participants are asked to stay to the right at all times and watch for oncoming traffic.
Road Closures
To ensure the safety of all participants, please note that Laurier Avenue and surrounding streets will be subject to full road closures. Residents are encouraged to avoid driving in the area during the event and to remove any parked vehicles from the affected streets by 8:00 a.m. to allow for volunteer setup.
6:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- 1300 block of Laurier Avenue, from Hyde Creek Recreation Centre to Coast Meridian Road.
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Coast Meridian Road (both northbound and southbound lanes) from Laurier Avenue to Kingsway Avenue.
- Coast Meridian Connector north of Tim Hortons (access to Tim Hortons via Lougheed Highway).
- Coast Meridian Overpass.
- 2100-1700 block of Kingsway Avenue, from Wilson Avenue to Broadway Avenue.
- 2100 block of Kelly Avenue, from Mary Hill Road to Kingsway Avenue.
- Mary Hill Road from Wilson Avenue to Kelly Avenue.
- Wilson Avenue from Mary Hill Road to Kingsway Avenue.
Parking is prohibited on both sides of Kingsway Avenue, from Wilson Avenue to Broadway Avenue, and on the 1300 block of Laurier Avenue.
Detours and Resident Access
Detours will be in place, and signage will guide drivers through alternate routes. Residents affected by these closures will have access to their homes, but may need to show their B.C. driver’s licence at checkpoints. For those in Manning Square, 3046 Coast Meridian Road, and Beaumaris Close, access will be allowed when it is safe to let traffic through.
Parking Information at Port Coquitlam Community Centre
Please note that for the safety of all participants, the Port Coquitlam Community Centre (PCCC) parkade will be closed on Sunday, September 14, until noon. Free parking is available in surrounding areas. You can find a map of alternative parking locations at portcoquitlam.ca/terryfox.
Transit Impacts
Route changes will be in effect. For more information on bus reroutes and updated bus stop locations, visit translink.ca/alerts.
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 worldwide, 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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