What you need to know about the 43rd annual Terry Fox Run in Ottawa

Canadians from coast to coast to coast are lacing up their shoes today to honour the legacy of Terry Fox and raise money for cancer research. In Ottawa, there are four events taking place.

Canadians from coast to coast to coast are lacing up their shoes today to honour the legacy of Terry Fox and raise money for cancer research.

The annual Terry Fox Run is held on the second Sunday after Labour Day each year in cities and towns around the country.

In Ottawa, there are four events taking place.

The main Ottawa Terry Fox Run takes place at Hog's Back Park. Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. The mass start begins at 9 a.m. with the last start at 11 a.m. The run wraps up around noon.

There is limited parking at Hog's Back and some free parking at the Canada Post site on Riverside Drive that has been made available for the run.

Run organizers recommend taking public transit, though buses to the area are limited Sunday mornings. Check OC Transpo's travel planner for directions.

There are also runs in Kanata, Orléans, and Manotick/Greely.