Welcome to your RaceRaves guide to November races! Here we spotlight best bets & hidden gems to keep in mind as summer turns to fall and cooler temps prevail.
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🏆 = 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
Bass Pro Shops Conservation Marathon
Nov 2; Springfield, MO
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K
“The Birthplace of Route 66” hosts MO’s top marathon
Rim Rock Marathon
Nov 2; Fruita, CO
Marathon, half marathon
Mile-high climb & descent atop Colorado Nat’l Monument
Chickamauga Battlefield Races
Nov 8; Fort Oglethorpe, GA
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Historic two-loop tour through a Civil War battlefield
Indianapolis Monumental Marathon
Nov 8; Indianapolis, IN
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Big-city BQ favorite inspires runners to #BeMonumental
Salina Crossroads Marathon
Nov 8; Salina, KS
Marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, half marathon relay, 10K, 5K
High value, high energy & high fives all around
Allianz Richmond Marathon 🏆 (above)
Nov 15; Richmond, VA
Marathon, half marathon, 8K
America’s Friendliest Marathon rolls out the red carpet
Every Woman’s Marathon
Nov 16; Scottsdale, AZ
Marathon
Spirited “sisterhood of strides” moves west for year two
White River Marathon
Nov 22; Cotter, AR
Marathon, half marathon, 5K
Flat riverfront run claims the world’s largest finish-line arch
Williams Route 66 Marathon
Nov 22–23; Tulsa, OK
26.5 miler, marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 5K, 1 miler
Tulsa’s 26.2-mile block party celebrates its 20th anniversary
Space Coast Marathon
Nov 30; Cocoa, FL
Marathon, half marathon
Waterfront out-and-back boasts out-of-this-world swag 🪐
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November Half Marathons
Hillbilly Hike Half
Nov 1; Carlisle, IA
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Lovely point-to-point crosses woodlands, wetlands & prairie
Golden Gate Half Marathon
Nov 2; San Francisco, CA
Half marathon, 5K
Bucket-list bridge run boasts brilliant bay views
Summerville Sweet Tea Half
Nov 8; Summerville, SC
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Brew-tiful small-town run in the “Birthplace of Sweet Tea” 🥤
Monterey Bay Half 🏆
Nov 8–9; Monterey, CA
Half marathon, 5K, 3K
“Otterly picturesque” course follows the Pacific shoreline
Good Life Halfsy 🏆
Nov 9; Lincoln, NE
Half marathon
PR-friendly celebration of Nebraska’s capital city
100% Pure Kona Coffee Half
Nov 15; Kailua-Kona, HI
Half marathon, 5K
Oceanfront run to the “End of the World” & back
Snow Canyon Half
Nov 15; St. George, UT
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Speedy descent thru breathtaking red rock landscapes
Spa Running Festival / Summit 2 Summit Half 🏆
Nov 15; Hot Springs, AR
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Twin peaks challenge in Hot Springs National Park
St. Pete Run Fest 🏆
Nov 15–16; St. Petersburg, FL
Half marathon, half marathon relay, 10K, 5K
Family-friendly fun & games featuring the Sunshine City
City to the Sea Half
Nov 16; San Luis Obispo, CA
Half marathon, 5K
Charming urban-to-rural gem 💎 ends at the ocean’s edge
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November Ultra Marathons
Evergreen Grand Ridge Trail Runs
Nov 8; Issaquah, WA
50K, marathon, half marathon, 5 miler
Lushly forested multi-use trail offers plenty of vert
Screaming Monkey
Nov 8; Keithville, LA
50 miler, 50K, 25K
Wooded loop encircles the world’s largest chimp sanctuary
Tunnel Hill 100 & 50
Nov 8; Vienna, IL
100 miler, 50 miler
Smooth rail-trail out-and-back attracts world-record talent
Bold Coast Bash
Nov 9; Cutler, ME
50K, 10.5 miler
Rugged coastal adventure not for the faint of heart
(Registration opens Aug 1)
JFK 50 Mile
Nov 22; Boonsboro, MD
50 miler
The nation’s oldest & largest 50-miler still shines brightly
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November Other Distances
Falmouth in the Fall
Nov 2; Falmouth, MA
7 miler
Autumn counterpart to the iconic summer original
(Registration opens in Sept)
Vermont 10 Miler
Nov 2; Stowe, VT
10 miler
Hilly loop through lovely New England countryside
Rocky Run 10 Mile & 5K
Nov 8; Philadelphia, PA
10 miler, 5K
Unleash your inner Italian Stallion & go the distance 🥊
Battleship 12K
Nov 16; Mobile, AL
12K
Patriotic run to the USS Alabama honors all who served
YMCA Buffalo Niagara Turkey Trot
Nov 27; Buffalo, NY
8K
World’s oldest annual footrace celebrates its 130th year
(Registration opens in Aug)
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November International Races
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope 🇨🇦
Nov 1–2; Hamilton (Ontario), Canada
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Double figure-8 along Lake Ontario is a BQ favorite
Brussels Marathon 🇧🇪
Nov 2; Brussels, Belgium
Marathon, half marathon, 7K
The “capital of Europe” puts its best feet forward
Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race 🇻🇳
Nov 9; Hanoi, Vietnam
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Vietnamese capital flexes its cultural & culinary charms
Queenstown Marathon 🇳🇿
Nov 15; Queenstown, New Zealand
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Bask in beauty in the adventure capital of the world
Shanghai Marathon 🇨🇳
Nov 30; Huangpu, China
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
China’s “Magic City” woos World Marathon Majors status
(Lottery application closes Jul 31)
👉 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 marathons on all seven continents plus all six Abbott World Marathon Majors — in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.
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