From EssentiallySports · Debrup Chaudhuri · · 1m
Kyle Larson's Marathon Plan
Kyle Larson trains for a California marathon to stay focused on his NASCAR title bid.
In brief
Kyle Larson trains for a California marathon to stay focused on his NASCAR title bid. Kyle Larson runs a marathon to keep championship focus after going winless in 2026 season. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Larson's title defense
Kyle Larson entered the 2026 Chase seventh, 55 points behind Denny Hamlin.
Marathon training
Larson trains for the california international marathon on december 6, logging over 40 miles weekly.
Marathon preparation
Larson plans to run 15 miles along the florida coast before cup practice at homestead-miami speedway.
Championship focus
Larson says his marathon regimen keeps his mind off racing, reducing pressure on championship focus.
Chase performance
Larson has scored 424 points through nine chase races with three wins and six top-five finishes.
Championship gap
Larson now leads denny hamlin by 70 points after entering the chase winless.
Championship stakes
Larson needs nine points to clinch the championship, with a 28th-place finish sufficient if no stage points scored.
The headline
Kyle Larson runs a marathon to keep championship focus after going winless in 2026 season.
