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TWO MEDFORDS. TWO COASTS. ONE ONLINE CROSS-COUNTRY ROAD RACE

BOSTON MAGAZINE

Virtual events, in this day and age, are a little bittersweet. On the one hand, it’s a constant reminder of all our favorite events that have been canceled—some, for the first time in their history, like the Boston Marathon. And on the other hand, the widespread accessibility to the internet has allowed everyone across the world to come together and participate in events they couldn’t have attended in person, like the Head of the Charles Regatta and a vast list of virtual workouts.

AUDIO: TAKE A VIRTUAL RUNNING ADVENTURE WITH DAVE MCGILLIVRAY

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From his extraordinary 1978 run across the U.S. to benefit the Jimmy Fund and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to serving as technical director then race director of the BAA Boston Marathon since the 1980s, Dave McGillivray has helped organize more than 900 mass participatory events since founding DMSE Sports in 1981, while raising millions for worthy causes close to his heart.

IN 2020, VIRTUAL RACING BECOMES A REALITY

PODIUM RUNNER

Looking back, it now seems a miracle that the Atlanta Track Club pulled off a successful U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials on February 29. Six weeks later, the Boston Marathon didn’t have a chance. By then, COVID-19 had brought the country to a near standstill, and with it all road racing.

BRONZE PLAQUE UNVEILED TO COMMEMORATE THE START OF DAVE MCGILLIVRAY'S HISTORIC CROSS COUNTRY RUN

RUNNING USA | ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE

MEDFORD, Oregon – Nearly 42 years after he took the initial steps of what would be his historic 3,452-mile cross-country journey, Dave McGillivray returned to Medford, OR, for the unveiling of a commemorative bronze plaque outside Medford City Hall and a jog around memory lane.

VIDEO: RUNNING FROM MEDFORD TO MEDFORD

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MEDFORD, OR — If you saw Dave McGillivray running down Barnett Road on Thursday morning, you were the witness to global greatness.

VIDEO: MEDFORD TO MEDFORD RUNNER RETURNS TO THE ROGUE VALLEY 40 YEARS LATER

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MEDFORD, OR — A historic run across the country in just 80 days. A Medford, Massachusetts man has returned to the Rogue Valley almost 42 years after he set off on his famous run from Medford, Oregon to his hometown.

SPORTS IN A MINUTE: MCGILLIVRAY IN OREGON

THE EAGLE-TRIBUNE

Long-time North Andover resident and Medford native Dave McGillivray made a pit stop in Medford yesterday ... Medford, Ore., that is.

REMEMBERING THE MEDFORD CROSS-COUNTRY RUN OF '78

MAIL TRIBUNE

One thing is clear: Dave McGillivray does not fear commitment.

AUDIO: THE LESSONS LEARNED FROM RUNNING ACROSS THE US

BBC NEWS

The current Boston Marathon race director has run over 150 marathons but Dave McGillivray has also written a new children's book about his other great achievement: "Running Across America: A True Story of Dreams, Determination and Heading for Home". He told Newsday how his passion for running began.

i writeChristina MartinSeptember 9, 2019running across america

WHAT KIDS CAN LEARN FROM A RESILIENT RUNNER

THE NEW YORK TIMES

A children’s book tells the true story of running 3,452 miles across the country as inspiration for finding a path to achieving your goals.

i writeChristina MartinSeptember 7, 2019running across america

DAVE MCGILLIVRAY'S "RUNNING ACROSS AMERICA: A TRUE STORY OF DREAMS, DETERMINATION, AND HEADING FOR HOME" IS A NON-FICTION PICTURE BOOK BASED ON HIS 1978 3,452-MILE, 80-DAY RUN ACROSS THE COUNTRY

ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE

BOSTON – Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray has run the marathon 47 consecutive times, directed the race for 32 years, and last year wrote his first children’s picture book about his early days with the event. But this year, his second children’s book chronicles the adventure that brought together his love of running and giving back.

i writeChristina MartinAugust 28, 2019running across america

BOSTON MARATHON RACE DIRECTOR DAVE MCGILLIVRAY RELEASES CHILDREN'S BOOK

BILL BRETT BOSTON

A steady stream of well-wishers made their way to Fenway Park the other night to celebrate the release of Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray’s new book, “Running Across America.” The children’s book tells young readers (and others, too) about perseverance, something McGillivray lived on his historic run. (All photos by Bill Brett)

i writeChristina MartinAugust 28, 2019running across america

BOSTON MARATHON RACE DIRECTOR DAVE MCGILLIVRAY'S NEW BOOK IS AN INSPIRING CHALLENGE FOR YOUNG READERS

MY BEST RUNS

A marathon inside Fenway park Monday was not just about a race — it served as the backdrop for a book launch and the next chapter in one man’s extraordinary career.

i writeChristina MartinAugust 27, 2019running across america

NEW DAVE MCGILLIVRAY PICTURE BOOK NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

RUNNING USA

BOSTON – Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray has run the marathon 47 consecutive times, directed the race for 32 years, and last year wrote his first children’s picture book about his early days with the event. But this year, his second children’s book chronicles the adventure that brought together his love of running and giving back.

i writeChristina MartinAugust 27, 2019running across america

VIDEO: BOSTON MARATHON RACE DIRECTOR WRITES NEW BOOK TO TEACH KIDS ABOUT PERSEVERANCE

WBZ CBS BOSTON | YAHOO NEWS

A marathon inside Fenway park Monday was not just about a race — it served as the backdrop for a book launch and the next chapter in one man’s extraordinary career.

Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray’s new book is renewing an inspiring challenge for young readers.

i writeChristina MartinAugust 26, 2019running across america

BOOK LAUNCH CELEBRATION AT FENWAY PARK TO BENEFIT THE JIMMY FUND: BOSTON MARATHON RACE DIRECTOR WRITES SECOND PICTURE BOOK ABOUT RUNNING ACROSS AMERICA

RUNNING USA

On August 29th, 1978 Boston Marathon Race Director, Dave McGillivray ran into Fenway Park in front of over 30, 000 cheering Red Sox fans as he finished an epic run across America. The lap around Fenway was the final leg of McGillivray’s 3,452-mile cross country run to raise money for the Jimmy Fund.

i writeChristina MartinAugust 19, 2019running across america, dream big, book launch

LOCAL AUTHORS TELL STORY OF "RUNNING ACROSS AMERICA"

THE LOWELL SUN

Dave McGillivray and Nancy Feehrer became a children’s book dream team last year with “Dream Big,” showing how McGillivray overcame his short stature to become the athlete he dreamed of being as a marathon runner.

i writeChristina MartinAugust 17, 2019running across america

SPORTS IN A MINUTE: MCGILLIVRAY PICTURE BOOK

THE EAGLE TRIBUNE

Boston Marathon race director, Dave McGillivray and co-author Nan Feehrer will host a party honoring their new picture book, "Running Across America: A True Story of Dreams, Determination, and Heading for Home."

running across america, i writeChristina MartinAugust 2, 2019running across america

BOSTON MARATHON RACE DIRECTOR WRITES SECOND PICTURE BOOK TO BENEFIT CHILDREN'S CHARITIES

RUNNING USA | ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE

Dave McGillivray has a lot of energy: He has completed 156 marathons, including 47 Boston Marathons in a row and the World Marathon Challenge in 2018, which involves running 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days. He’s done the Ironman Triathlon World Championship nine times, twice run across the country, and has devoted many thousands of miles of running for charities, including the Jimmy Fund, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Massachusetts Special Olympics.

GIVING BACK: DOING SOMETHING BIG

RUNNER’S WORLD

Dave McGillivray is a charity runner. Please reach down and hold onto your knee that is jerking in reaction, dismissing him as an under-prepared glory-seeker using the sport to support an unrelated cause, who will likely never run again. Charity runners have earned a bad rep, some of it deserved, but there are many exceptions. They aren’t all looking for someone to pay their way to an exotic locale or for a back-door entry to the Boston Marathon.

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