Participants can register at the registration tent beginning at 8:00 a.m. for the Terry Fox Hometown Run at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre (1379 Laurier Avenue) in Port Coquitlam. The run begins at 10:00 a.m.
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 annual Canadian tradition 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.
Route and registration information is available at portcoquitlam.ca/terryfox. The routes will be marked and there will be traffic control at major intersections. Participants are asked to keep to the right at all times and to watch for oncoming traffic.
As parking will be limited in the area, the City is encouraging participants to plan ahead and allow for extra time for their journey by taking transit, walking or cycling to the run.
Traffic Information and Road Closures
The Hyde Creek Recreation Centre will remain open during the event however the parking lot access will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to consider alternative transportation options as parking is limited and Laurier Avenue will be closed to traffic.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
The following extra traffic control measures will be put into place by volunteers and the RCMP to ensure the safety of participants:
Full Road Closures
- 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.: 1300 block Laurier Avenue from Hyde Creek Recreation Centre to Coast Meridian Road.
- 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.:
- Coast Meridian Road (northbound and southbound lanes) from Laurier Avenue to Kingsway Avenue (Detour via Lincoln Ave to Oxford Ave or Patricia Ave to Burns Rd).
- Coast Meridian Connector north of Tim Horton's (access to Tim Horton's via Lougheed Hwy).
- Coast Meridian Overpass (Detour east/west along Lougheed Hwy).
- 2100-1700 block of Kingsway Ave from Wilson Ave to Broadway Ave (Detour via Langan Ave).
- 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 the 1300 block of Laurier Ave.
Local residents affected by these closures will have access to their homes and may need to show identification at checkpoints. Detours will be in place, and residents are advised to follow signage and traffic control personnel.
Residents are also encouraged to avoid driving in the affected areas on Sunday morning and to remove any parked vehicles by 8:00 a.m. to allow event volunteers to set up.
Transit Impacts
Route changes will be in effect. For details on bus reroutes and updated bus stop locations, please visit translink.ca/alerts.
Questions or concerns about the traffic measures please contact Erica McKeddie, Event Coordinator and 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]