Louisvillian Kelly Flowers, 70, is joining a group of 60 runners who will fly around the world to complete a marathon (26.2 miles) every day and then fly to another continent to run another marathon the next day. 7 marathons in 7 days while having to race to the airport to catch the charter to the next continent.

Kelly explains the details to Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio.

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The Great World Race is an extreme endurance event where roughly 60 runners attempt to complete 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days from November 15 to November 21, 2026. [1, 2]

2026 Schedule & Locations
November 15, 2026: Antarctica (Wolf's Fang) [1]
November 16, 2026: Africa (Cape Town, South Africa) [1]
November 17, 2026: Australia (Perth) [1]
November 18, 2026: Asia (Singapore) [1]
November 19, 2026: Europe (Algarve, Portugal) [1]
November 20, 2026: South America (Cartagena, Colombia) [1]
November 21, 2026: North America (Miami, USA) [1]

Key Event Details

Format: Participants run a full marathon (or half-marathon option) on each continent, with an 8-hour time limit per race. Private charter flights transport the field between locations. [1]
Cost: €49,500 total registration fee, which covers logistics, charter flights, medical support, and emergency evacuation cover for Antarctica. [1]
Organization: Founded by Irish physician and runner David Kelly in 2024. [1]

Louisville Youth Philanthropic Council executive director Ina Miller visits with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners to amplify LYPC's 20th anniversary projects to improve the community.

20 Ways in 20 Days Engagement:
- Reach LYPC’s favorite books, listen to podcasts and watch videos and TED Talks on 
philanthropy and leadership
- Donate $20 for 20 years
- Host your own fundraiser for LYPC
- Introduce LYPC to a friend, teacher, neighbor, relative or co-worker
- Join a LYPC Committee (Governance, Finance, Program Services and Mission 
Advancement)
- Purchase LYPC Swag
- Share LYPC on social media
- Volunteer to be a LYPC mentor
- Sponsor a student, class or meal
- Write notes of encouragement to LYPC students
Through LYPC, students gain:
- Community Involvement
- Leadership Skill Development
- Friendships
- Impact on Local Non-Profits
- Professional Development and Connections
- Scholarship and College Entrance Enhancement
For more information, go to: LYPC.org

On the eve of the 2026 elections, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY/02) chatted with WHAS Radio's Terry Meiners on his work to further President Trump's policies, preparing for a Blue Wave in the midterm elections, adjustments to leadership, and speculation as to how a Democrat-led House and Senate would be focused over the next two years.

Esteemed thoroughbred jockey and longtime NBC equestrain reporter Donna Brothers joins with Chief Party Officer Tim Laird to give details on November 13th's BRAIN BALL at The Olmsted.

Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY/03) visits with Terry Meiners one day ahead of the 2026 Election Day to discuss Democrats plans if they do indeed gain the majority in the House and Senate.

Louisville City FC defender Kyle Adams visited with Terry Meiners to discuss the team's October 30th playoff match vs Pittsburgh, his move to Louisville from San Diego, finding love with a Racing Louisville star, their upcoming wedding, and intra-family sports competition.

Well known Louisville writer Bob Hill researched and wrote at least 15 books on crime, justice, gardening, and a recap of thousands of his newspaper columns. 

Now with the help of illustrator Donna Krabill, Hill has created his first children's book: HOW DO YOU HELP A GIRAFFE LAUGH?

Krabill and Hill visited with Terry Meiners on WHAS Radio to tell the story.