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This Is the Minimum Amount of Time You Need After a Marathon to Run Your Next Race

Runner's World · 10/3/2026, 08:00:00

Two run coaches outline minimum recovery times before racing again after a marathon: at least two weeks for an all-out 5K, three weeks for a 10K, five to six weeks for a half, and eight to 12 weeks for another marathon. They suggest seven days of walking and gentle movement with no running, up to two weeks off for some, and recovery checkpoints like sleep, soreness, and normal easy pace.

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