This run is dedicated to Mary Leliveld.
Mary, a member of Canada's National Triathlon team, the Capilano Eagles Running Club, Runners World running club, Club Fat Ass and a hasher, died of melanoma in 2004 at the age of only 40 years.
Mary Leliveld will be remembered as a talented athlete, bubbly friend and loving partner. You could always count on Mary to be the last one to leave a party. Her energy and zest for life seemed boundless to all who knew her.
Amateur sports were one of Mary's passions. Mary would want us to remember her by celebrating life. To that end, her friends are hosting this run on Mary's favorite trails. It's a fun, social run rather than a competition. It's all about catching up with old friends and meeting some new ones. Of course, it's also about the party!
In keeping with the principles of Club Fat Ass, this event is free to Club members and anyone is welcome to join the Club for either the day or the year. It's also intended to be a fundraiser to support a bursary fund that has been set up in Mary's name with TriBC. This fund will serve to help deserving athletes get to the start line.
How can a free running event for Club members also be a fundraiser? Here's how:
- the $15 Day-of-Event membership in Club Fat Ass is normally split between the Event Host, the Club and Events Online, our credit card processing company. All have generously offered to chip in their share of the fees, so the entire $15 will go to Mary's fund
- annual members of the Club will be given the opportunity to contribute to the fund. Suggested donation is $15
Detailed questions and clarifications specific to this event are provided in the Mary Leliveld's Happy Trail Run FAQ.
