# Kyle Larson's Marathon Plan

> Kyle Larson trains for a California marathon to stay focused on his NASCAR title bid.
- Title: Kyle Larson's Marathon Plan · EssentiallySports | Shortify
- Summary: Kyle Larson trains for a California marathon to stay focused on his NASCAR title bid.
- Keywords: kyle larson, nascar, hendrick motorsports, chase, marathon, california international marathon, homestead-miami speedway, denny hamlin, christopher bell, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-more-thought-behind-this-than-the-chase-kyle-larson-reveals-unorthodox-marathon-regimen-fueling-championship-bid
- Author: Debrup Chaudhuri
- Published: 2026-11-05T22:33:10+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyle larson, nascar, hendrick motorsports, chase, marathon, california international marathon, homestead-miami speedway, denny hamlin, christopher bell, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Kyle Larson runs a marathon to keep championship focus after going winless in 2026 season.