ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE

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.

EAGLE-TRIBUNE

Nearly 300 runners gathered Sunday beneath a clear, blue sky to raise money and awareness during the fifth annual Ironstone Derby 5K.

EAGLE-TRIBUNE

The Merrimack Valley Striders Annual Dinner was a night to celebrate achievers.

Not only were some of the area's top track/academic high schools each awarded $2,000 scholarships, but one of the largest running clubs in New England heard from two legends about their recent experience of running seven marathons in seven continents in seven days.

WICKED LOCAL-MEDFORD

On May 31, Medford High School alum and Race Director of the Boston Marathon Dave McGillivray spoke at the McGlynn Elementary and Middle School about his new book, “Dream Big: A Story of Courage and Determination.” McGillivray not only organizes the Boston Marathon and many other road races, but he is also a motivational speaker, having delivered over 1,900 speeches to all age groups worldwide.

RUNNER'S WORLD

It’s a strategy he’s used hundreds of times over the past 12 years: When Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray wants to encourage new runners to race, he gives them a medal. A loaner medal.