SFU Terry Fox Run

Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope showed what one person can do to inspire a country, but its impact depends on each new generation choosing to carry it forward. At SFU, participating in Terry Fox Day connects our community to a legacy that started here and continues to fund life-changing cancer research, with over $1 billion raised by the Terry Fox Foundation worldwide. With cancer affecting so many in our community, this event is a way to contribute to progress and support those impacted. To finish what Terry started. 

2026 Event Details

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Burnaby Campus, Convocation Mall

Vancouver Campus, Harbour Centre Lobby

  • Vancouver routes - 5 km run or 2.5 km walk

Surrey Campus, SRYC Mezzanine

Be part of a campus-wide moment to honour an SFU student and Canadian hero whose legacy continues to change lives. Join us as a participant, volunteer or donor.

Terry Fox on the SFU track, 1979

Buy a Shirt

The 2026 "Finish It" design features a photograph of Terry on his marathon of Hope, captured in the side view mirror of his van. T-shirts are available for $30 from the SFU Bookstore beginning in September. Every purchase of official Terry Fox merchandise helps fund cancer research in Canada. 

Contact Us

SFU Event Organizers: sarmitage@sfu.ca

Simon Fraser University respectfully acknowledges the Tsleil-Waututh (səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ), Kwikwetlem (kʷikʷəƛ̓əm), Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw), Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm), Katzie (q̓icə̓y̓), Semiahmoo, Kwantlen, Qatqayt, Tsawwassen, and Stó:lō First Nations, on whose unceded traditional territories our three campuses reside.