Liidlii Kue/Fort Simpson - Cold temperatures, wind and snow weren't enough to deter residents of Fort Simpson from taking part in a Terry Fox Run.

Close to 20 people set off from in front of the Fort Simpson recreation centre on a course that took them to K&K Expediting and back on Sept. 16. Participants walked, ran and cycled the course that covered approximately 7 kilometres.

Despite cold and snowy weather, a group of racers set off in Fort Simpson on a Terry Fox Run on Sept. 16. - Roxanna Thompson/NNSL photos

Considering the weather conditions, which included a temperature of -4 C with the wind chill, it was a positive turnout, said Andrew Hillaby, the recreation director.

"I think that's really good," Hillaby said. "They're a very hardy lot of people."

He suggested that the target goal of 40 participants would have been reached if the weather had of been better.

Catching her breath at the barbecue after the run, Ronda Landry said she was surprised by the snowfall.

Landry's been taking part in the runs for the past 15 years and has participated in Yellowknife, Rankin Inlet and Inuvik. This was the first time she's had to run in snow.

"It was fun though," she said.

Taking part in the run is a good way to raise money to support cancer research, said Landry. For her the run is a way to help friends and family members who've had cancer.

The cold temperatures didn't faze Tyrone Larkin.

Larkin did the run wearing shorts, a t-shirt and a vest. Running helps him create enough heat to stay warm, he said. At least with the cold weather there were no bugs, he added.

Having recently taken up running, Larkin said he decided to join the event.

"It's a good cause," he said

Running is generally a solitary sport so the Terry Fox Run is also a good way to enjoy some company, said Larkin.