In-person Terry Fox Run planned in Drayton
WELLINGTON COUNTY - After two years of being held virtually, the in-person Drayton Terry Fox Run is back on.
The run will be held on Sept. 18.
Organizers have planned 2km, 5km and 10km routes that participants are welcome to walk, run or bike to complete their run.
Registration begins at 12:30pm and the run starts at 1:30pm at the old arena/fairgrounds on Elm St.
“We are very excited to be hosting this event in person again this year. It is guaranteed to be a fun day, we will have live music, face painting, ice cream, a barbecue and more,” states organizing committee member Melissa Gleeson.
“Looking forward to spending time as a community while raising money for a great cause.”
Registration for the Terry Fox Run is online at www.terryfox.org. There are also signs throughout town that provide a QR code to sign up or donate to Drayton’s run.
Anyone with questions is urged to contact Gleeson at 519-500-4542.
Mount Forest
A “do-it-your-own-way” Terry Fox event will be held in Mount Forest this year.
There will be no designated start or finish locations, but participants are welcome to walk the track at the local fairgrounds or bike or walk around town.
Local organizers will be set up outside No Frills on both Sept. 17 and 18 from 9am to noon, with stickers and certificates for participants. Shirts will also be for sale and organizers will be accepting pledges and donations. A quilt made from vintage Terry Fox Run T-shirts will be on display.
For more information contact Bill Dineen at dineen3161@ gmail.com.
