Run Across America — 1978
Ran 3,452 miles from Medford, Oregon to Medford, Massachusetts in 80 consecutive days to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. This run ended in Fenway Park to a standing ovation by 32,000 fans.
Hawaii Ironman Triathlon — 1980, 1983-1989, 2014
Competed nine times in the Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, the premier individual endurance event in the world. The Ironman consists of three back-to-back distance events: a 2.4-mile rough, open ocean water swim, followed by a 112-mile bike race and finished up with a full 26.2-mile marathon run.
East Coast Run to Benefit the Jimmy Fund — 1980
Ran 1,250 miles from Winter Haven, Florida to Boston, joined by Bob Hall, a pioneer in wheelchair marathoning, to raise money for the Jimmy Fund. Met with President Carter at the White House during run.
Wrentham State School 24-Hour Run — 1980
Designated as the “Run For Our Dreams Marathon,” this run traversed 120 miles in 24 hours through 31 communities in southeastern Mass., ending in Foxboro Stadium at halftime of a Pats game. Held to benefit the Wrentham State School for the Mentally Retarded, raised more than $10,000 for the handicapped.
Empire State Building Run-Up — 1981
The 4th Annual Empire State Building Run-Up. Course description: 86 stories, 1,575 steps, 1,050 feet in elevation, 40′ stair height. Finished in 10th place overall in a time of 13 minutes, 27 seconds.
New England Run — 1981
Triathloned (ran, cycled and swam) 1,522 miles throughout the six N.E. states, raising $55,000 for the Jimmy Fund. Unusual segments included running up and down Mt. Washington in N.H., swimming two miles across Lake Winnipesaukee, and running three miles with inmates inside Walpole State Prison.
The Occluded Run For The Blind — 1982
Ran the 1982 Boston Marathon in a time of 3:14 while completely blindfolded and while being escorted by two guides. Raised more than $10,000 for the Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, Mass.
Martha’s Vineyard Swim — 1982
Officially completed his New England run by swimming more than seven miles from Martha’s Vineyard to Falmouth, Mass., again raising more money for the Jimmy Fund. McGillivray was greeted by thousands on shore including some of the world’s greatest runners, including Alberto Salazar.
Jimmy Fund 24-Hour Swim — 1983
Swam for 24 consecutive hours in the Olympic-size Medford HS pool, swimming a total of 1,884 lengths and covering 26.27 miles (distance of the Boston Marathon) to raise money for the Jimmy Fund.
Merrimack College New England Bike Ride — 1983
Bicycled more than 1,000 miles throughout six New England states in 14 days to raise money for a scholarship fund for Merrimack College, his alma mater.
Jimmy Fund 24-Hour Bike — 1986
Biked for 24 consecutive hours around a five-mile loop course in Medford, Mass., while simultaneously directing the annual Bay State Triathlon, being held on the same course at the same time. Covered 385 miles.
Walpole Prison Yard Marathon
Formed the first sanctioned running club inside a maximum security institution. Conducted and ran in number of distance races inside prison yard, including winning a full 26.2 mile marathon against inmates.
Annual Birthday Run — 1966 to Present
Annually and on his birthday (August 22) runs the equivalent number of miles as his age. Has not missed a birthday since the age of 12.
B.A.A Boston Marathon — 1971 to Present
In addition to serving as race director, McGillivray runs the marathon in the evening each race day.
Competitive Experience
49 consecutive Boston Marathons (33 at night), 161 marathons completed, 9 Ironman Triathlons
Personal Best: Marathon — 2:29:58; Ironman — 10:36:42
