CN PENSIONERS ASSOCIATION
Terry Fox Run - September 20, 2026
On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox dipped his prosthetic leg into the Atlantic Ocean and began one of the most inspiring journeys in Canadian history, the Marathon of Hope. With a vision of ending the suffering caused by cancer, he set off from St. John’s, Newfoundland, determined to run a marathon (42 km) every day across Canada. For 143 consecutive days, he pushed forward through pain, fatigue, and every obstacle imaginable before cancer forced him to stop in Thunder Bay, Ontario, on September 1, 1980.
46 years later, Terry’s vision lives on
The Terry Fox Foundation honours his legacy by organizing Terry Fox Runs in over 10,000 communities across Canada to support life-changing cancer research. As CN railroaders, our connection to the Terry Fox story runs deep. Terry’s father dedicated 36 years to CN, beginning his career as a railroader, making this cause one that truly hits close to home. Year after year, Team CN shows up with pride and purpose.
2026 Terry Fox Run Update
On September 20, over 250 CN railroaders, pensioners, and their families showed up in true CN spirit at the 46th Annual Terry Fox Run in Barrie, Calgary, Edmonton, Kamloops, Montreal, Prince George, Regina, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver, and Winnipeg. A new city participation record for CN, and discussions are already underway to grow Team CN Terry Fox next year. CN’s goal is to support a Terry Fox Run in every province where the railroad operates.
Team CN raised $33,815 in support of life-saving cancer research, helping keep Terry’s legacy alive and bringing us one step closer to a future without cancer.
On behalf of CN Strategic Partnerships, thank you to everyone that showed up and/or donated to the event!
And if you know someone that may want to build a CN Terry Fox team in New Brunswick or Nova Scotia please write to us at partnerships@cn.ca .