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.
Sign up now for a free RaceRaves account to add these events & thousands more to your Future Races.
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.
Other RaceRaves articles you’ll enjoy (trust us!)
Lunatic Spotlight: More Alike Than Different
Getting to Know the Abbott World Marathon Majors
Let’s Talk Marathons: The AMR Trains Podcast
The Best Race Distance
Top Five Things You Can Do as a RaceRaves Member
And for more helpful articles, check out our blog!
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!
The post November 2023 Featured Races appeared first on RaceRaves.