THE BOSTON GLOBE
On the morning after the Boston Marathon became a symbol of renaissance, its caretakers reflected upon Monday’s 118th running with a mixture of gratitude, relief and joy.
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WEEI
McGillivray breaks down the preparations for today's marathon and expresses no safety concerns surrounding today's event.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Jenny Johnson talks with Boston Marathon Race Director Dave McGillivray about today's race.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
HOPKINTON — Tens of thousands of runners streamed down the Boston Marathon course under brilliant skies today, while spectators grew hoarse cheering them on, in an old race with a profound new message of rebirth after last year’s deadly terror bomb attack.
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ESPN
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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THE EAGLE TRIBUNE
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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MOODY STREET TV
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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WEEI, 93.7FM
Dave McGillivray talks with John, Gerry and Kirk about the preparations for the 2014 Boston Marathon.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray talks about what runners can expect when they arrive at the Boston Marathon start in Hopkinton this year.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Boston Marathon race director Dave McGillivray talks about what runners can expect along the Boston Marathon route this year.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
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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THE BOSTON GLOBE
It goes without saying that given what happened at the Boston Marathon last year, changes were inevitable. A lot of groups have been working almost around the clock to develop these plans to ensure the safety of all those involved in the event.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Dave McGillivray has five kids of his own, ranging in age from 23-year-old Ryan to 4-year-old Chloe, enough to keep any father busy. But each spring, as longtime director of the Boston Marathon, McGillivray finds that his horde grows to thousands.
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THE BOSTON GLOBE
It was 7 degrees outside, not counting the wind chill. But as she laced her Sauconys, Jo Lysko, a member of the charity team running to honor Martin Richard, the Dorchester boy killed at last year’s Boston Marathon, refused to complain about the cold, even to herself.
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BOSTON MARATHON
Say what you want about Boston-area drivers, but we haven’t run over any marathoners yet.
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RUNNER'S WORLD
The inaugural Runner’s World Half-Marathon & Festival, held last October in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was a big success. More than 6,000 runners joined us from 44 states and 5 countries. They had perfect fall weather and got to run and mingle with the RW editors and Olympic medalist Shalane Flanagan. As great as last year’s event was, this year’s (October 18–20) will be even better, thanks to the following changes and improvements.
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RUNNER'S WORLD
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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THE BOSTON GLOBE
Let the real numbers game begin.
On Thursday morning, when the Boston Athletic Association announced an increased field size for the 2014 Boston Marathon, runners around the world undoubtedly estimated their odds of securing a coveted race number. The 2014 event will welcome 36,000 entrants, 9,000 more than this year. But it’s uncertain whether the larger field will fully accommodate increased interest in the historic 26.2-mile race.
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