Local residents will be strapping on their running shoes this weekend to help fight cancer.
The annual Terry Fox Run takes place on Sunday with events across Chatham-Kent.
In-person runs are being held in Wallaceburg, Dresden, Blenheim, and Tilbury. Chatham and Ridgetown are both holding virtual events this time around with donations being accepted online.
Blenheim
Location: Blenheim Memorial Park/Arena
Registration: 8:30 am, Start: 10:00 am
https://run.terryfox.ca/3383
Chatham – virtual
https://run.terryfox.ca/3401
Dresden
Location: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 113, St George St.
Registration: 10:00 am, Start: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
https://run.terryfox.ca/3416
Ridgetown – virtual
https://run.terryfox.ca/3078
Tilbury
Location: Tilbury Arena
Registration: 11:00 am, Opening ceremonies: 12:00 pm
Start: 12:30 pm
1km route for kids, 5km route for adults
https://run.terryfox.ca/3103
Wallaceburg
Location: Civic Square Park on James Street
Registration: 9:00 am, Start: 10:00 am
https://run.terryfox.ca/3126