Dave McGillivray

Participated the BFit Challenge at the TD Garden running up and down the Garden stands and up to the 30th floor of the Verizon building. Good crowd, even with the snow storm coming. Believe there were over 2,200 and in total they raised over $1M for about 20 different charities.

Boston Bruins legend and good friend Zdeno Chara kindly invited me to his #33 retirement ceremony at the TD Garden. It truly was an amazing celebration for this Boston icon who not only was one of the greatest players in NHL history but is also one of the greatest human beings.

DMSE conducted a successful final race of the year on New Year’s Eve at midnight in Pasadena, CA on the Rose Bowl Parade route. Now we have a little time to plan our entire 2026 schedule of events as our next event isn’t until Boston in April. Happy New Year to all!!

Sharing again! Run 7 marathons in 7 days in the 6 New England States! Raise a total of $5,000 for my foundation and an entry fee to reserve your spot. Those interested in participating, please fill out this form: loom.ly/Mu4OQ5o.

FLIP THE SWITCH – PRUDENTIAL CENTER Our charity, the Dave McGillivray Finish Strong Foundation, was chosen to be one of the 29 charities to participate in the Prudential Center Flip the Switch Program.

Run 7 marathons in 7 days in the 6 New England States! Raise a total of $5,000 for our Finish Strong Foundation and an entry fee to reserve your spot. Those interested in participating, please fill out this form: loom.ly/Mu4OQ5o.

Participated in the Bill Rodgers Jingle Bell Run in Somerville, MA. I remember when it started over 40 years ago when we ran from BC to the Sheraton in Boston. Fun to run the entire race with my nephew Matt West and see former DMSE colleague, Mike Thompson.

Last week, I was in Hollywood, FL attending the 42nd Road Race Management Race Director Conference. Productive two days with great sessions and of course important networking with industry colleagues.

Most of you knew that Susan Hurley had been battling ovarian cancer for some time now. Our family is very saddened to report that she passed away. She is so missed already by me, our sons, Ryan and Max, and by our entire family. May our beloved Susan rest in peace.

I was the keynote speaker at this year’s New England 65+ Running Club luncheon. I was surprised by member Jan Holmquist, who presented me with not one, but three awards – their Hall of Fame, Race Director of the Year and the Joseph Shea Memorial Award for Service. Wow! Very kind!

I was invited to participate in a 2nd year 5K race called the House Rabbit Network 5000. The race was held in Boxboro, MA on Saturday. The House Rabbit Network (HRN) is a U.S. based nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare of domestic rabbits.

Believe it or not, I’ve never run the Chicago Marathon -- until last week! It was my 173rd marathon. Wow, what an amazing race. The Chicago team does an magnificent job...kudos to Carey, Mike and their entire CEM team. Very impressive.

The DMSE Sports team has setting up for this weekend’s 60th running of the Head of the Charles Regatta. It is the largest 3-day regatta on the planet! Over 12,000 rowers and scullers. Just a little bit different from putting on our usual 5K or 10K road races!

This weekend was a “feel good weekend”. Making Strides Against Breast Cancer along the Esplanade / Charles River and the Boston Marathon Jimmy Found Walk along the Boston Marathon course. Between the two, there were about 10,000 walkers who collectively raised over $10 mil!

Amazing two days of Run Medford events this past weekend – kid’s races on Friday night at Hormel Stadium followed by a series of races on Saturday morning. All went well and already looking forward to next year. Thanks to all those who participated or helped out along the way.

Busy past week for DMSE Sports – managed the Mass General Brigham Cancer Walk, the Tree House Half Marathon, a race along the High Line in NYC finishing at The Vessel for Lululemon and John Summit and now focused on Run Medford on September 26 and 27.

Today, file this under "how time flies" as today marks the 47th anniversary of my cross-country run for the Jimmy Fund. I was averaging 45-50 miles a day for 80 straight days as a young 23-year-old boy. That moment will always remain as the highlight of my athletic career.

Just a note of thanks to all of you who so kindly wished me Happy Birthday last week. I was out on the road all day doing my 71-mile birthday run/bike. 1st time in a while I have done it on my actual birthday! I ran a full 26.2 marathon followed by a 44.8-mile bike ride.

It seems like after every race we always remark that “this was our best one ever.” I guess if it is true, it’s true! Such was the case with the ASICS Falmouth Road Race that DMSE managed for the 15th yr. It was awesome, especially celebrating 50 yrs of the wheelchair division.