70-Year-Old to Run His 41st Boston Marathon Alongside Broadway Performer Son, Who ‘Never’ Thought He’d Be a Runner (Exclusive)

Nick Davis (L) and his dad, Michael Davis (R) Credit: Courtesy of Nick Davis NEED TO KNOW Nick Davis, a performer-turned-trainer, is running his first Boston Marathon alongside his father, a 41-time participant Davis credits his family's athletic background and their guidance for helping him prepare for endurance sports Davis hopes to inspire queer athletes by creating inclusive fitness spaces and showing that they belong in the world of sports Nick Davis grew up around athletes, noting that his family's business is "fitness. " His parents are both marathoners and his brother followed in his mom's footsteps by playing collegiate hockey. His brother and dad are also Ironman triathletes, the latter of whom has completed 27 Ironman races.

This year, Davis will be running the 130th Boston Marathon alongside his 70-year-old father, Michael Davis. Michael has run the famed race 40 times, 36 of which were consecutive. Nick, however, shares that his fitness background is a bit "non-traditional.

" Nick got his first professional dance role in the 4th grade and went on to perform for over 10 years. One of his biggest roles was a cast member in the Broadway national tour of Cats, but when the pandemic hit and theaters shut down, he started getting his trainer certifications. After being part of the 2024 Little Shop of Horrors cast, he turned to training full-time.

Nick Davis and an advertisement of his father Credit: Courtesy of Nick Davis "I found my way through fitness in a little bit of a different way," the 28-year-old tells PEOPLE. "I grew up as a competitive dancer and professional dancer, and it's so connected to the world of fitness that I made my way over here in a pretty swift transition. I'm following in the footsteps of my family.