---
title: late_runs
sidebarTitle: late_runs
---

# `prefect.server.services.late_runs`



The MarkLateRuns service. Responsible for putting flow runs in a Late state if they are not started on time.
The threshold for a late run can be configured by changing `PREFECT_API_SERVICES_LATE_RUNS_AFTER_SECONDS`.


## Functions

### `mark_flow_run_late` <sup><a href="https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/blob/main/src/prefect/server/services/late_runs.py#L25" target="_blank"><Icon icon="github" style="width: 14px; height: 14px;" /></a></sup>

```python
mark_flow_run_late(flow_run_id: Annotated[UUID, Logged]) -> None
```


Mark a single flow run as late (docket task).


### `monitor_late_runs` <sup><a href="https://github.com/PrefectHQ/prefect/blob/main/src/prefect/server/services/late_runs.py#L56" target="_blank"><Icon icon="github" style="width: 14px; height: 14px;" /></a></sup>

```python
monitor_late_runs(docket: Docket = CurrentDocket(), db: PrefectDBInterface = Depends(provide_database_interface), perpetual: Perpetual = Perpetual(automatic=False, every=timedelta(seconds=get_current_settings().server.services.late_runs.loop_seconds))) -> None
```


Monitor for late flow runs and schedule marking tasks.

