Dave McGillivray
President & Owner DMSESPORTSDave is President and owner of DMSE Sports, Inc. which produces and consults on 20-30 mass participatory endurance races each year all over the country. He achieved national acclaim in 1978 after running across the entire country raising money for children fighting cancer. Dave is best known for being the Race Director of the Boston Marathon, the most prestigious marathon in the world. He has given over 1,400 motivational talks and has written four books, three of them being children's illustrative picture books.
He has run 174 marathons including 54 consecutive Boston Marathons.
September 28, 2026
9:30 AM Keynote Presentation: Defining Moments: Pushing Beyond Limits To Achieve The Impossible
What does it take to run across the country, compete in the Hawaii Ironman World Championship, and lead some of the world's most iconic races? In this high energy keynote presentation, Dave McGillivray will share powerful lessons from decades of endurance athletics and executive leadership to inspire you to think bigger, push harder, and lead with greater purpose. Through humor, heart, and real-world experiences, audiences will walk away energized and ready to tackle challenges that once seemed impossible.
Key takeaways:
- Reframing setbacks into opportunities for growth
- Applying endurance mindsets to high-pressure business challenges
- Building daily habits that strengthen resilience and focus
- Motivating teams by leading with purpose and persistence
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Dave.
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