In a press release, the City said registration opens at 8 a.m. at 1379 Laurier Avenue. This year’s theme, “Finish It,” encourages participants to continue the marathon against cancer that Fox began 45 years ago.
The route has been extended for 2025, guiding participants past the new Gateway of Giants sculptures at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.
The installation, officially unveiled the day before on Sept. 13, honours Terry Fox and local champions, embodying Fox’s journey and spirit. Participants will also travel through the Marathon of Hope in Terry Fox Hometown Square before returning to Hyde Creek Recreation Centre.
“For 45 years, our community has come together to honor one of our greatest heroes, Terry Fox,” Mayor Brad West said. “Seeing residents of all ages and abilities participate is truly inspiring, and we are proud to continue this tradition that brings hope to so many.”
The event is wheelchair accessible and welcomes walkers, runners, cyclists, and others who wish to take part. Along the path, water stations and motivational messages will help keep participants moving.
To accommodate the run, Laurier Avenue, Coast Meridian Road, Kingsway Avenue, and several nearby intersections will be closed between 6:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. Residents are asked to avoid driving in affected areas and to remove parked vehicles by 8 a.m. Detours will be in place, and residents can access their homes by showing ID at checkpoints.
Due to limited parking, organizers are encouraging participants to take transit, cycle, or walk to the event. Residents can also support the run by cheering on participants or volunteering at portcoquitlam.ca/volunteer.
The Terry Fox Foundation has raised more than $950 million and funded over 1,300 cancer research projects since Fox began his Marathon of Hope in 1980. Each year, more than 20,000 volunteers and 3.5 million students take part in related fundraising events across Canada.
