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Runners enjoy colorful fall foliage at the Richmond Marathon
Virginia’s capital city comes alive with color at the Allianz Richmond Marathon

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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πŸ† = Top Rated (Overall rating of at least 4.7 across 10+ reviews)


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 πŸ† (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 πŸͺ

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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” πŸ₯€

Monterey Bay Half πŸ†
Nov 8–9; Monterey, CA
Half marathon, 5K, 3K
“Otterly picturesque” course follows the Pacific shoreline

Good Life Halfsy πŸ†
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 πŸ†
Nov 15; Hot Springs, AR
Half marathon, 10K, 5K
Twin peaks challenge in Hot Springs National Park

St. Pete Run Fest πŸ†
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 πŸ’Ž 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 πŸ₯Š

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 πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦
Nov 1–2; Hamilton (Ontario), Canada
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Double figure-8 along Lake Ontario is a BQ favorite

Brussels Marathon πŸ‡§πŸ‡ͺ
Nov 2; Brussels, Belgium
Marathon, half marathon, 7K
The “capital of Europe” puts its best feet forward

Hanoi Marathon Heritage Race πŸ‡»πŸ‡³
Nov 9; Hanoi, Vietnam
Marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K
Vietnamese capital flexes its cultural & culinary charms

Queenstown Marathon πŸ‡³πŸ‡Ώ
Nov 15; Queenstown, New Zealand
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
Bask in beauty in the adventure capital of the world

Shanghai Marathon πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³
Nov 30; Huangpu, China
Marathon, half marathon, 10K
China’s “Magic City” woos World Marathon Majors status
(Lottery application closes Jul 31)

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Author: Mike Sohaskey

Mike Sohaskey, Co-founder of RaceRaves

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 β€” including marathons on all seven continents plus all six Abbott World Marathon Majors β€” in locations ranging from Antarctica to Zimbabwe.


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