2025 Orillia Terry Fox Run
Press Release
The original Terry Fox Marathon of Hope for cancer research landed at Orillia’s Aqua Theatre 45 years ago, inspiring hundreds of local residents and visitors and generations since to honour his legacy to this day.
The all-volunteer organizing committee is proud to report the 2024 Orillia Terry Fox Run generated $91,259.98 for cancer research with the help of 375 run-day participants, volunteers and teams, along with many very generous memorial tributes. The cumulative total lifted to more than $1.05-million by the time the Terry Fox Foundation’s books closed.
“The Orillia Terry Fox Run remains a constant, beloved and accessible annual event for all ages,” said local volunteer run organizer Alison Stoneman. “It’s also a key contributor to the national pride we feel having helped the Terry Fox Foundation raise nearly $! billion worldwide for amazing progress through cancer research.”
Starting and finishing a 3.2 kilometre loop on Sunday, September 14th at the Celebration Plaza in Tudhope Park, the goal for the 2025 Orillia Terry Fox Run remains one dollar per Orillia resident, which has been surpassed for 16 consecutive years. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m., opening ceremonies and warm-up starts at 12:40 p.m. and the run starts at 1:00 p.m. Watch for other events including an online silent auction as part of Terry Fox Week in Orillia September 8-14, 2025.
Everyone can celebrate Terry’s birthday on July 28 by registering online in advance to raise or donate funds. Follow our social media links listed below. Use the hashtags #TerryFoxOrillia and #FinishIt when posting about the 2025 event in Orillia.
Terry Fox Runs will also be held Sunday, September 14th in Barrie, Huntsville, Heart of Georgian Bay (Midland area), Sugarbush (Oro-Medonte), Lagoon City/Brechin, Beaverton and across Canada.
(Image Supplied) Main: 45 years ago Terry Fox was in Orillia (photo by Susan Quiquero)
