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Boston Marathon Showcase Weekend
We are about a month away from the 130th running of the Boston Marathon, and the Genesee Valley Harriers have created a special weekend of events to celebrate!
On Friday, March 20th, GVH is partnering with FarFetched Enterprises for an exclusive, one night only screening of Boston: The Documentary at The Little Theatre. This feature-length documentary blends archival footage and athlete stories to tell the iconic race's 120-year history. Narrated by Boston native Matt Damon and featuring athletes such as John Kelley, Stylianos Kyriakides and Shalane Flanaghan. Focusing on the race the year after the tragic events of 2013, the film celebrates the marathon as a symbol of unity, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit.
Schedule
5:30pm - Doors Open for Sponsor Lobby and attendee seating
6:00pm - Welcome Remarks
6:15pm - Movie Begins
8:15pm - Panel Discussion featuring Executive Producer Tom Derderian and special guests
8:45pm - Audience Q&A
9:00pm - End
Boston Trailer
Featured Panelists
Executive Producer Tom Derderian is the author of the award-winning book The Boston Marathon and is a long-time columnist for New England Runner magazine. Tom is a ten-time Boston Marathon finisher, his first time as a senior in high school. In 1975 he placed 18th overall with a time of 2:19:04. A former New England road race champion who ran in the Olympic Trials in 1972 and 1976, he later worked in Design and Development at Nike. Having previously coached at the high school and collegiate level, Tom is currently the head coach of the Greater Boston Track Club.
Timothy Chichester is an elite American distance runner who finished 11th overall at the 2012 Boston Marathon with a time of 2:21:10. His versatility extends from the roads to the trails, where he has represented the USA National Mountain Running Team in 2012 and set a course record at the 2021 Many on the Genny 40-mile ultra-marathon. He also qualified and competed in the 2016 USA Olympic Marathon Trials. Currently, he balances his competitive career with his role as the Varsity Cross Country Coach at Arkport Central School, where he also teaches biology.
Jessica Chichester is an elite American distance runner and Nurse Practitioner who gained national recognition for her standout performance at the 2018 Boston Marathon, where she finished 5th overall with a time of 2:45:23. A former Division I athlete at SUNY Albany, she achieved a lifetime marathon personal best of 2:40:34 at the 2022 Chicago Marathon and successfully qualified for the 2020 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials. She currently manages her own psychiatric mental health practice in New York City.
David Coyne, affectionately known in the Rochester area as "Mr. Boston," is a legendary local distance runner who has completed the Boston Marathon 46 times since his first entry at age 17 in 1969 - and will be 47 after this year! His storied history with the race is highlighted by an incredible 12-year streak of finishing in the top 100 overall, including a career-best Boston time of 2:20:00 in 1983 and a 30th-place finish in 1986. Coyne has completed over 140 marathons in total throughout his lifetime.
On Saturday, March 21st, GVH is partnering with Medved Walking and Running Outfitters for a group run at their store (3400 Monroe Ave). There will be various pace and distance groups to choose from - for those getting in important long runs for Boston training or if you are just feeling inspired to jump off the couch a jog a few miles.
After the run, there will be snacks and Tom Derderian will be signing copies of of his Boston Marathon book.
Can't wait to see everyone for the exciting double header!
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The Little Theatre
240 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14604
Medved Running & Walking Outfitters
3400 Monroe Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
