Hopkinton Marathoner Gets Ready To Run His 12th Consecutive Boston Marathon

David Pete enjoys running year-round, especially around the Charles River and South Boston's Castle Island. He started training in fall 1999 and ran his first Boston Marathon in 2000. 

In more than 10 years since, he has run countless marathons including Boston 11 times, Chicago, Ocean State in Providence, the Baystate, the Marine Corps in D.C. and the New York Marathon.

In the past, David has run to raise money for charities such as the Judge Baker Children’s Center for at-risk children, the Boston First Night Committee, the Hopkinton Athletic Association and the Ashland Police and Fire Departments.

This year, David was lucky enough to get a number through the Hopkinton Running Club.

“All of the charities and causes that people run for are incredible," he said.  "It is really moving on Marathon Monday to see how many people’s lives are affected and inspired by the various charities," he said.  

"There are people running with great challenges," David says. "And even greater determination."