Utah resident Melissa Walker is training for The Great World Race, an extreme endurance challenge that requires participants to complete seven marathons on seven continents in seven consecutive days.
Walker was photographed during a training session in Draper on Thursday, October 29, 2026, as she prepares for the grueling global event.
The Great World Race tests runners with marathon distances across diverse climates and terrains, all within a single week. Walker's preparation highlights the physical and logistical demands of such a feat.



