Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to November races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to consider as the weather cools and the racing season winds down.
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- November Marathons
- November Half Marathons
- November Ultra Marathons
- November Other Distances
- November International Races
November Marathons
Ocean City Running Festival
Nov 2; Ocean City, MD
Marathon, half marathon, 8K, 5K
Seaside resort out-&-back finishes along the boardwalk
Salina Crossroads Marathon 🏆
Nov 2; Salina, KS
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, half marathon relay, 5K
Fast-growing gem 💎 comes alive w/ hometown hospitality
Moab Trail Marathon
Nov 2–3; Moab, UT
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Rugged medley of sand, slickrock & singletrack
Las Vegas Marathon
Nov 3; Las Vegas, NV
Marathon, half marathon, 7 miler
Roll the dice on this inaugural Sin City showcase 🎲
Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon
Nov 3; Raleigh, NC
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Rolling tour of parks, greenways & the State Capitol
Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon
Nov 9; Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Run through history on a Civil War battlefield
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Nov 9; Indianapolis, IN
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
BQ fall favorite challenges runners to #BeMonumental
Allianz Partners Richmond Marathon 🏆 (above)
Nov 16; Richmond, VA
Marathon, half marathon, 8K
Find your happy place at “America’s Friendliest Marathon”
Williams Route 66 Marathon
Nov 23–24; Tulsa, OK
26.5 miler, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K, 1 miler
Get your kicks & swizzle sticks at Tulsa’s 26.2-mile block party
Harpeth Hills Flying Monkey Marathon
Nov 24; Nashville, TN
Marathon
Relentless hills promise an “antidote” to flat, fast marathons
(Lottery only; registration open Aug 1–8)
👉 Or search for more November marathons
November Half Marathons
AthHalf
Nov 2–3; Athens, GA
Half marathon, 5K
Spirited circuit finishes on the UGA football field 🏈
Colt State Park Half
Nov 3; Bristol, RI
Half marathon
Double loop follows quintessential New England coastline
Golden Gate Half
Nov 3; San Francisco, CA
Half marathon, 5K
Run across the world’s most iconic bridge—twice!
Monterey Bay Half 🏆
Nov 9–10; Monterey, CA
Half marathon, 5K, 3K
Big Sur’s stunning sibling is a feel-good destination favorite
Honor Run Half
Nov 10; Florence, KY
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Veterans Day tribute funds Honor Flights to send vets to DC
Shiner Beer Run
Nov 16; Shiner, TX
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Small-town hospitality meets unforgettable after-party
Snow Canyon Half
Nov 16; St. George, UT
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Speedy downhill thru volcanic Snow Canyon State Park
Spa Running Festival / Summit 2 Summit Half
Nov 16; Hot Springs, AR
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Conquer two mountains in Hot Springs Nat’l Park
St. Pete Run Fest
Nov 16–17; St. Petersburg, FL
Half marathon, half marathon relay, 10K, 5K
Sunshine + coastline = fun times in Central Florida 😎
Palmetto Peach Half
Nov 30; North Augusta, SC
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Charming two-state celebration spans the Savannah River
👉 Or search for more November half marathons
November Ultra Marathons
Chicago Lakefront Ultras Fall 50M & 50K
Nov 2; Chicago, IL
50 miler, 50K
Flat, urban course welcomes leisurely racers & PR chasers
Dead Horse Ultra
Nov 16; Moab, UT
50 miler, 50K, 30K, 15K
Slickrock & singletrack on the doorstep of Arches Nat’l Park
Mt. Tam Trail Run
Nov 16; Stinson Beach, CA
50K, 30K, half marathon, 10K
From surf to summit, “amazing” climbs among the redwoods
JFK 50 Mile
Nov 23; Boonsboro, MD
50 miler
America’s oldest & largest 50-miler attracts top talent
Derby 50K
Nov 30; Ellerbe, NC
50K
Low-key, three-loop course on rural roads with no time limit
👉 Or search for more November ultra marathons
November Other Distances
Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge
Nov 3; Camden, NJ
10K, 2 miler
Cross the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Philly & back
Rocky Run 10 Mile & 5K
Nov 9; Philadelphia, PA
10 miler, 5K
Answer the bell & channel your inner Italian Stallion 🥊
Chesapeake Bay Bridge Run
Nov 10; Annapolis, MD
10K
Once-a-year shot to cross the Chesapeake Bay on foot
Battleship 12K
Nov 17; Mobile, AL
10K
Patriotic run to a WWII battleship honors those who served
Manchester Road Race
Nov 28; Manchester, CT
4.75 miler
Thanksgiving Day tradition celebrates its 88th edition
(Registration opens Sep 1)
👉 Or search for more November races of other distances
November International Races
Auckland Marathon 🇳🇿
Nov 3; Auckland, New Zealand
Marathon, half marathon, 11K, 5K
Bold & beautiful tour of NZ’s most cosmopolitan city
Istanbul Marathon 🇹🇷
Nov 3; Istanbul, Turkey
Marathon, 15K
From Asia to Europe, the world’s only intercontinental marathon
Lake Maggiore Marathon 🇮🇹
Nov 3; Pallanza Verbania, Italy
Marathon, 33K, Half Marathon, 10K
Lovely lakefront setting bordered by the Swiss Alps
Polar Bear Marathon 🇨🇦
Nov 23; Churchill, Canada
50K, marathon, half marathon
Bucket-list race in the polar bear capital of the world 🐻❄️
Mt. Fuji International Marathon 🇯🇵
Nov 24; Fuji-Kawaguchiko, Japan
Marathon, 17K, 10.5K
“Spectacular” views of two lakes & majestic Mt. Fuji
👉 Or search for more November international races
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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 completed over 120 races — including 60+ marathons and ultras plus all six Abbott World Marathon Majors — in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.
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