Terry Fox Documentary Shatters Release Records

More than four decades after his Marathon of Hope, Canadian icon Terry Fox is being celebrated in a new feature-length documentary, Run Terry Run. The film, which chronicles his extraordinary 1980 journey, is set to open on more than 150 screens nationwide this Friday, October 9. This marks the widest theatrical opening for a non-concert documentary in Canada in over two decades.

Directed by Sean Menard, the documentary draws on 96 reels of previously unseen footage and unheard audio interviews. This archival material provides an intimate look at Fox's historic 143-day run, capturing the determination and emotion he shared with his friends Doug Alward and Darrell Fox.

Fox began his Marathon of Hope in April 1980, aiming to run across Canada to raise money for cancer research after losing his leg to the disease. He ran approximately 42 kilometers daily, covering 5,373 kilometers before the cancer's return forced him to stop near Thunder Bay, Ontario. His legacy continues to inspire and has raised hundreds of millions for cancer research.

"My hope was for Canadians to be able to go to their local movie theatre and experience Terry's incredible journey on the big screen," stated director Sean Menard. The film's wide release is seen as a testament to Terry Fox's ability to unite the country. Run Terry Run previously screened at festivals nationwide following its premiere at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.