The annual Terry Fox Run is coming to communities across Canada this weekend, and we have your complete guide to all Metro Vancouver runs.
Around the globe, Terry remains an inspiration as millions gather each year in communities in schools to remember his Marathon of Hope and continue his goal of supporting cancer research.
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For more information, visit www.terryfox.org or you can even donate $5 by simply text messaging “terryfox” to 45678.
Terry Fox Run 2013 – Metro Vancouver
All events are scheduled for Sunday, September 15. There is no entry fee or minimum donation required for the Terry Fox Run.
Burnaby
Where: Swangard Stadium – Boundary & Kingsway
Time: Registration at 9:30 a.m., Opening Ceremonies at 10 a.m. with run to start after, event concludes at 1p.m.
Route: 10km, 5km, 2km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers but not rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash throughout Central Park but not into Swangard Stadium
Route Maps: 5km / 2km
Chilliwack
Where: Landing Sports Complex – on Spadina
Time: Registration at 7:30 a.m., run starts at 9 a.m., event concludes at 12:30 p.m.
Route: 10km, 5km, 2km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers but not rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Cloverdale
Where: Cloverdale Legion – 17567 57th Ave
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 5km, 1km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route maps: 10km / 5km / 1km
Coquitlam
Where: Blue Mountain Park
Time: Registration at 9:30 a.m., run starts at 10:15 a.m., event concludes at 1 p.m.
Route: 10km, 6km, 2km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route map
Delta – North
Where: Sungod Arena – 112th St & 79th Ave
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 5km, 1km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route map
Delta – South (Tsawwassen)
Where: Rotary Square at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall
Time: Registration between 8:30-9:45 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 5km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route map
Maple Ridge / Pitt Meadows
Where: Hammond Community Centre, Soccer field at 20601 Westfield Ave
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at 2 p.m.
Route: 10km, 5km, 1km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
New Westminster
Where: New Westminster Quay / Pier Park
Time: Registration at 9 a.m. (by Food Court), run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 7.5km, 5km, 2.5km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
North Vancouver
Where: Inter River Park (Premier Street) at Lacrosse Box
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at 1 p.m.
Route: 10km, 5km, 2.5km, 1km; suitable for bikes but not wheelchairs/strollers or rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Port Coquitlam
Where: Hyde Creek Community Centre – 1379 Laurier
Time: Registration between 8-10 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at 1 p.m.
Route: 10km, 6km, 2.5km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route map
Port Moody
Where: PCT Performance Stage – Rocky Point Park
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m.
Route: 10km, 5km, 2km; routes along shoreline trail looping back to Rocky Point Park; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route map
Richmond
Where: Garry Point Park, Steveston
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 5km and 1km family route; bikes accessible on the West Dyke for all routes but wheelchairs may not be; no rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route map
Surrey – Newton
Where: Bear Creek Park, next to the Pavillion (accessible from parking lot off 88th Ave)
Time: Registration at 8 a.m., run starts at 9 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 5km, 1km; suitable for bikes and wheelchairs/strollers but not rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Surrey – North (Fraser Heights)
Where: Fraser Heights Recreation Centre – 10588 160th Street
Time: Registration at 9 a.m., run starts at 10 a.m., event concludes at 1 p.m.
Route: 10km, 5km and 2km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Route maps: 10km / 5km / 2km
Surrey – South (White Rock)
Where: Rotary Field House, South Surrey Athletic Park – 148th St & 20th Ave
Time: Registration at 8 a.m., run starts between 9-9:30 a.m., event concludes at 11 a.m.
Route: 10km, 6km and 1.5km; suitable for bikes, wheelchairs/strollers and rollerblades
Vancouver – Stanley Park
Where: Ceperly Park (near Second Beach)
Time: Registration at 8:30 a.m., 10km run starts at 10 a.m., 3km Lost Lagoon Loop starts at 10:15 a.m., event concludes at noon
Route: 10km, 3km; suitable for bikes and wheelchairs/strollers but not for rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
Extra: There will be a pancake breakfast (by donation), Kids Run and live music
Vancouver – UBC
Where: Camosun Park, 16th Avenue & Discovery Street
Time: Registration at 1 p.m., run starts at 2 p.m., event concludes at 4 p.m.
Route: 5km and 10km; suitable for bikes but not wheelchairs/strollers or rollerblades
Dogs: Yes, on leash
West Vancouver
Where: Ambleside Park, at the west end (13th Street)
Time: Registration at 8 a.m., run starts at 9 a.m., event concludes at 11 a.m.
Route: 5km and 10km, suitable for bikes and wheelchairs/strollers but not for rollerblades
Dogs: No
Route map
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