Our signature event, now in it’s 33rd year. Register and run, ride or walk 2.5 - 10k around beautiful Battersea Park. The Terry Fox Run is free to enter, non-competitive and open-to-all, and the goal is to raise funds for cancer research for The Institute of Cancer Research in the name of a true Canadian hero.
THE COURSE
Terry Fox Run Route and Start/Finish lines
The Terry Fox Run registration booths and start line will be at the Bandstand in the middle of the Park.
Battersea Park is a beautiful, tree lined and central park in London.
The route is broken into laps of 2.5km. It's scenic and flat on pavement and loops past the lagoon and sports fields.
Runners, walkers and bikers can do the loop 1, 2, 3 or 4 times, depending on their own challenge level.
Terry’s wish was that this is a non-competitive event. The only race is against cancer.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
0700 - Set up Begins
0930 - Registration Opens
1100 - Terry Fox Opening Ceremonies and Entertainment Begins
1115 - Terry Fox Run Starts
1230 - Draw for Raffle Prizes
1300 - Join us at Lost Society Pub as we start planning for 2027!
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION
RUN DAY REGISTRATION:
You will be able to register at the run site from 0930, but please register in advance to avoid disappointment if we are at Park capacity.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES AND DEDICATION BOARD
At the run site there will be a life-size poster of Terry Fox, which gives everyone a place to take a picture to remember the event by, as well as sign the dedication board to let everyone know who it is you are running for and thinking about.
RAFFLE PRIZES:
Stay around after the run to win some fabulous raffle prizes donated by various organizations.
Raffle prizes are detailed at the bottom of this page, and NEW! - you can buy your raffle tickets before the run… click the button below!
One catch: You must be present at the drawing to win a prize. The raffle will take place after the run at approximately 12:30pm.
FOOD & BEVERAGES:
The Four Seasons Hotel at Park Lane generously provides complimentary refreshments and snacks. In addition, we have in the run village, a poutine truck and an ice cream truck for the kids. Other drinks/food can be purchased at the Cafe a short walk away!
After the run, everyone is welcome for our very British tradition of getting a pint at the local pub - the Lost Society! We call it the TERRY FOX bRUNch…. it’s for everyone, because you can’t spell ‘Brunch’ without ‘run’! Head south from the bandstand, or ask a volunteer to show you the way. The organizers and the VIPs and cancer researchers are usually there and would love to get to know you.
BAGGAGE CHECK:
Baggage check will be available at the Bandstand - it is an honour system and we take no responsibility for any lost items, so please act accordingly!
RAFFLE PRIZES AND NEW FOR 2026 - A TOMBOLA OF SMALLER PRIZES
WE’VE GONE PAPERLESS! Get your raffle tickets NOW and there is one less thing to do before the run. We have the best ever give-away at the Run in 2026, thanks very much to our generous supporters who have given us incredible prizes so we can say ‘thanks’ to our participants. Raffle tickets are easy, online and you get an email with your numbers so you won’t lose the paper! (and we have the master list as well). GOOD LUCK!
GETTING THERE
Tube
Battersea Power Station tube (close to Chelsea Gate, Northern Line)
Train
Battersea Park Station
Exit the station to the right and walk along Battersea Park Road for 50m to the traffic lights. Take the right into Queenstown Road, walk 150m and the park is on the left.
Queenstown Road Station
Exit the station to the right along Queenstown Road, walk 300m and the park is on the left.
Bus
19, 44, 49,137,156,170, 239, 314, 319, 344, 345, 452 Bus Journey Planner
Driving/ Parking
Battersea Park is on the south side of the River Thames, between Albert Bridge and Chelsea Bridge. There are three car parks at Albert Gate, Chelsea Gate and Rosery Gate.
Cycling
Bike racks are available in all three car parks.