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The energetic Andy Edwards has been talking this week with Dave McGillivray, the race director of the Boston Marathon. The world’s oldest annual marathon, first run in 1897, is usually held in April, but this year it’s scheduled for October 11 because of the global coronavirus pandemic. But that date is contingent on big road races with tens of thousands of runners being allowed as part of the reopening plan in the northeast U.S. state of Massachusetts.
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Each August, in normal times, about 13,000 people run 7 miles up the Massachusetts coastline as part of the Falmouth Road Race. To kick off this year’s event, my wife held a watch in the air and yelled, “Go!” I took off running down a narrow trail where we live—in Munich. I’d always been skeptical of virtual races, which allow runners to participate from afar. Why pay someone a registration fee to run around your own neighborhood?
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FALMOUTH — The enduring legacy of Tommy Leonard and his impact on Falmouth has long been secure: founder of the Falmouth Road Race in 1973; co-founder of the Falmouth Walk in 1991; untold gifts of kindness and charity to the community.
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Dave talks about his business (DMSE) pivoting during the pandemic, how running can raise self-esteem, injury prevention, and much more.
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On April 12, three days before the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon on Monday, April 15, the BAA received a dire warning about the anticipated race day weather conditions. They were told "with real confidence" that race day would feature 38-41 degrees, heavy rain and wind out of the east from 20-30mph—conditions almost identical to 2018. The BAA sent out an email blast to participants, which produced groans around the world.
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Tedious and Boring. Two words that Dave McGillivray, founder, CEO and president of DMSE Sports, conceded might cross people’s minds when they think about a 116.5-lap marathon completed entirely within a ballpark.
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CAPE ELIZABETH, Maine – New Zealander Jake Robertson led wire to wire to grab the TD Beach to Beacon 10K men’s crown while Sandrafelis Chebet Tuei stayed in front as the pack dwindled around her to win the women’s title Saturday at the 21st running of the iconic American road race in Cape Elizabeth, Maine.
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Dave McGillivray is the founder of DMSE Sports, managing more than 30 major road races and charitable events per year, including working with the Boston Athletic Association Operations Team to manage all the logistics of the B.A.A. Boston Marathon. His name is a household word throughout the endurance industry–the term ‘legend’ would not be overstating–and his expert advice is worth its weight in gold.
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New on The Boston Marathon Podcast, Tom sits down with Dave McGillivray, race director of the Boston Marathon.
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Jenny Johnson talks with Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray about today's race.
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In the weeks leading up to the 2014 Boston Marathon, Dave McGillivray was steeled with certitude and torn with indecision. As race director of the venerable, star-crossed marathon, McGillivray knew what he wanted. As the father of young children, he didn't.
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David McGillivray is the race director for the Boston Athletic Association, he recounts his unique story of participating and directing the Boston Marathon for over X years. Dave discusses the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing tragedy and how the BAA has responded for 2014.
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Boston Marathon Director David McGillivray shares his thoughts on the organization, safety and importance of this year's Marathon. Check out this Friday's Eagle-Tribune for "Staying Strong", a special section featuring locals reflecting on both last year's and this year's Boston Marathon.
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Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray talks about what security measures have been taken along the Boston Marathon route this year.
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Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray talks about what runners can expect along the Boston Marathon route this year.
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Dave McGillivray talks with John, Gerry and Kirk about the preparations for the 2014 Boston Marathon.
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Last Friday, registration for time-qualifiers for the 2014 Boston Marathon closed. The Boston Athletic Association expanded the field size to 36,000 to allot for the expected high interest in running the 2014 race.
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Dave McGillivray has one of the hardest jobs in the racing industry: getting over 20,000 runners safely from Hopkinton to Boston on the third Monday of every April. The 58-year-old McGillivray, who founded DMSE (Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises) in 1981, has served as the Boston Marathon’s race director since 1988.
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