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Melissa Walker set to run seven marathons in seven days

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 3:01 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Melissa Walker set to run seven marathons in seven days
Summary

Melissa Walker, a 50-year-old mother from Utah, will participate in The Great World Race, running seven marathons across seven continents starting November 15, 2026. This event, founded by David Kelly, includes races in Antarctica, Africa, Australia, Asia, Europe, South America, and North America. Walker is training intensely for this challenge after a brief retirement from competitive running. She will recover between races on a chartered plane and has a rigorous schedule ahead, emphasizing hydration and managing jet lag as key concerns.

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  • •Walker trains for seven marathons in seven days starting Nov. 15, 2026.
  • •The race covers seven continents including Antarctica and North America.
  • •Walker prepares after feeling a renewed passion for running in 2025.
  • •The Great World Race includes around 60 participants from various countries.
  • •Walker highlights hydration and jet lag management as crucial for success.
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  • 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Run, fly, repeat: A Utah woman prepares for 7 marathons in 7 days on 7 continents
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Utahn Melissa Walker plans to run seven marathons on seven continents in one week, recovering on a chartered plane between races — with chocolate chip cookies and Coke.

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