November 2023 Featured Races

July 12th, 2023 by Mike Sohaskey

Expect miles of smiles when Richmond hosts “America’s Friendliest Marathon”

Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to top November races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to help you capitalize on cooler days to come.

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, the following list includes only events that are now taking registrations for an in-person race.

🏆 = Top Rated (Overall rating of at least 4.7 across 10+ reviews)

November Marathons
November Half Marathons
November Ultra Marathons
November Other Distances
November International Races

November Marathons

Bears Ears Marathon
Nov 4; Blanding, UT
Marathon, half marathon
Inaugural downhill BQ option drops 1,700 ft over 26.2 miles

Salina Crossroads Marathon
Nov 4; Salina, KS
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K
A+ community support attracts runners from all 50 states

Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon
Nov 5; Springfield, MO
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K
MO’s top marathon is a lovely “fall”ternative to big-city crowds

Marshall University Marathon
Nov 5; Huntington, WV
Marathon, half marathon, 3.25 miler
Double loop culminates in a handoff & stadium endzone finish

Rim Rock Run
Nov 5; Grand Junction, CO
Marathon, half marathon
Mile-high climb & descent atop the Colorado Nat’l Monument

Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon 🏆 (above)
Nov 11; Richmond, VA
Marathon, half marathon, 8K
America’s Friendliest Marathon rolls out the red carpet

Madison Marathon
Nov 12; Madison, WI
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Chilly fall finale shows runners a capital time

Philadelphia Marathon
Nov 18–19; Philadelphia, PA
Marathon, half marathon, 8K
The birthplace of America hosts PA’s top marathon

Williams Route 66 Marathon
Nov 18–19; Tulsa, OK
26.5 miler, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K, 1 miler
High-energy block party from confetti start to fabulous finish

Space Coast Marathon
Nov 26; Cocoa, FL
Marathon, half marathon
Space-themed riverfront run boasts a strong swag game

👉 Or search for more November marathons

November Half Marathons

Grand Canyon Trail Half
Nov 4; Grand Canyon Village, AZ
Half marathon, 5K
Hilly, high-desert run in GCNP-adjacent Kaibab Nat’l Forest

Cambridge Half
Nov 5; Cambridge, MA
Half marathon
13.1 miles o’ smahts highlighted by Hahvahd Square & MIT

Good Life Halfsy
Nov 5; Lincoln, NE
Half marathon
Capital city’s PR-friendly running party celebrates its 10th year

Ooh LaLa Chocolate Half
Nov 5; Geneva, IL
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Follow the Fox River & finish with award-winning chocolate

Spa Running Festival
Nov 11; Hot Springs, AR
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Twin peaks challenge in Hot Springs National Park

Monterey Bay Half 🏆
Nov 11–12; Monterey, CA
Half marathon, 5K, 3K
“Otterly picturesque” coastal course hugs the Pacific shoreline

St. Pete Run Fest
Nov 11–12; St. Petersburg, FL
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Family-friendly weekend starring the Sunshine City

City to the Sea
Nov 12; San Luis Obispo, CA
Half marathon, 5K
Scenic point-to-point gem 💎 finishes at the Pacific Ocean

Run the Vineyards Cork High & Bottle Deep Half Marathon
Nov 12; Williamstown, NJ
Half marathon
Raise a toast 🍷 to this charming race in NJ wine country

Shiner Beer Run
Nov 18; Shiner, TX
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Small-town hospitality & “amazingly awesome” after-party

👉 Or search for more November half marathons

November Ultra Marathons

Silver Falls Trail Runs
Nov 3–5; Silverton, OR
50K, marathon, half marathon, 7 miler, 5K
Waterfalls, wildlife & wooded trails in OR’s largest state park

Rio Del Lago 100 Mile Endurance Run
Nov 4; Granite Bay, CA
100 Miler, 50K
Last-chance Western States qualifier in the Sierra foothills

Tunnel Hill 100 & 50
Nov 11; Vienna, IL
100 miler, 50 miler
Rail-trail route ideal for first-timers & personal bests

Dead Horse Ultra
Nov 18; Moab, UT
50 miler, 50K, 30K, 15K
Sandstone & slickrock next door to Arches Nat’l Park

JFK 50 Mile
Nov 18; Boonsboro, MD
50 miler
America’s oldest ultramarathon enters its 7th decade

👉 Or search for more November ultra marathons

November Other Distances

Vermont 10 Miler
Nov 5; Stowe, VT
10 miler
Hilly, laid-back loop showcases the New England countryside

Cleveland Christmas Run
Nov 11; Cleveland, OH
10K, 5K
Former A Christmas Story Run rebrands with an earlier date

Navy 10 Miler
Nov 11; Fort Worth, TX
10 miler, 5 miler
Tour of U.S. Navy installation showcases military aircraft

Rocky Run
Nov 11; Philadelphia, PA
10 miler, 5K
Channel your inner Italian Stallion & earn a medallion

Lululemon 10K Scottsdale
Nov 12; Scottsdale, AZ
10K
High-energy race series comes to the Valley of the Sun

👉 Or search for more November races of other distances

November International Races

Athens Marathon. The Authentic 🇬🇷
Nov 11–12; Athens, Greece
Marathon, 10K, 5K
Celebrated route finishes in the home of the 1896 Olympics

Queenstown International Marathon 🇳🇿
Nov 18; Queenstown, New Zealand
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Adventure capital of the world flaunts its breathtaking beauty

Gulf Bank 642 Marathon 🇰🇼
Nov 25; Kuwait City, Kuwait
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Soak up the sights & sounds of life on the Persian Gulf

Donostia San Sebastián Marathon 🇪🇸
Nov 26; Donostia–San Sebastián, Spain
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Flat, fast circuit in the heart of coastal Basque Country

Mt. Fuji International Marathon 🇯🇵
Nov 26; Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Japan
Marathon, 29K, 11K
World Heritage Site boasts majestic views of Mount Fuji 🗻

👉 Or search for more November international races

Looking for more great races across the U.S. and around the world? Check out our Featured Races for:

Looking for more running events? Search for races by state/city or month, and try our handy Find a Race tool to search for events by name, date range, distance, location, terrain & more. Then sign up for a free account to build your wish list and start coloring in your 50 States Map!

Author: Mike Sohaskey

Mike Sohaskey is the co-founder of RaceRaves, the premier online reviews community for runners to share their race experiences and find their next challenge. Mike honed his creative and critical thinking skills as a research scientist, earning a Ph.D. in Cancer Biology from Stanford. He’s also completed over 100 races — including 50+ marathons and ultras — in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.

Subscribe & Stay Connected

Find this article informative? Please share it, and let others know RaceRaves is the premier online resource to DISCOVER, REVIEW & TRACK all their races and to CONNECT with other runners! Plus, sign up for our newsletter to receive the best racing-related content and special offers every month!