It’s been ten years, but the annual Terry Fox Run will return once again to the Confederation Bridge to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Marathon of Hope.
The Terry Fox Foundation announced Monday, the iconic span that connects New Brunswick to Prince Edward Island will be closed from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m., Sunday, September 21.
To mark the occasion, the bridge that stretches 12.9 kilometers over the Northumberland Strait will be open to runners and walkers, only.
The Marathon of Hope began in 1980 when Terry Fox started his ambitious run across Canada to raise funds for cancer research.
“His determination, courage and message of hope moved millions and laid the foundation for what has become one of the largest fundraising movements in Canadian history,” says the Foundation.
He arrived in P.E.I. on the ferry in late May, taking three days to cross the province but reaching a major milestone of $100,000 raised.
“As the starting point of his Marathon of Hope 45 years ago, Atlantic Canada was an incredibly special part of Terry’s journey. The return of the Terry Fox Run on Confederation Bridge in 2025 is not only a celebration of Terry’s legacy, but a heartfelt reminder of the unity and support that these communities offered him and an opportunity for Canadians to once again come together and help to finish what he started.” – Fred Fox, Terry’s older brother
This September will mark the fourth time the run has come back to the Confederation Bridge after starting in 2005.
Registration for the event is now open and free of charge, and you must register in advance.
The Foundation says they have also launched a nationwide contest to send two supporters to P.E.I. for the weekend.
To enter, follow @terryfoxfoundation on Instagram, register for any 2025 Terry Fox Run, and secure 10 sponsors. Details at terryfox.org/PEI.
