Terry Fox Run makes historic return to Confederation Bridge
Monday, May 26, 2025, 1:21 pm
The annual Terry Fox Run marked its much-anticipated return to the Confederation Bridge after a decade-long hiatus. Celebrating its 45th anniversary, the event saw the bridge closed for vehicles as thousands laced up their shoes for cancer research, honoring Terry Fox’s enduring legacy in a spirited community gathering.
On Sept. 21, the bridge between New Brunswick and PEI will be closed to vehicle traffic between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. to make way for runners and walkers
HALIFAX - The annual Terry Fox Run for cancer research will mark its 45th anniversary this year by returning to the Confederation Bridge after a decade-long hiatus.
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