Published November 1, 2023 03:47PM
What’s Happening This Month? Here Are 13 November Races Across the Country.
A peek into local community-based races ranging from turkey trots to ultras
November running (Photo: Nico De Pasquale Photography, Getty)
‘Tis the season for turkey trots and cold weather races – and there’s an event for everyone. Though the weather is no longer warm, there are plenty of exciting races popping up across the country, each one celebrating not only Thanksgiving in the month of November, but community. Here’s what’s going on across the country.
To see the full list of our favorite running events, visit Run Reg’s event page.
2023 November Races
November 4, 2023
TARC Stone Cat Trail Festival
Ipswich, MA
Held at Willowdale State Forest, this trail festival is a tradition dating back to 2001 and, since then, has become a beloved fall trail race for runners in New England. The start and finish line is at the Paul F. Doyon Memorial School.
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November 4, 2023
Hugs from Brett Trail Race
Henniker, NH
This new trial race is being held to support Veterans in the community. The event, which starts and finishes at Henniker Brewing, is small, but the passion behind its origination is ever-expanding.
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November 5, 2023
Rim Rock Marathon & Half Marathon
Fruita, CO
This race graces runners with amazing views along the famous Rim Rock Drive up through the Colorado National Monument. There’s a reason they call this event monumental!
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November 11, 2023
Dirty Duel Trail Race
Grand Rapids, MI
This race offers you a choice between short and brutal or long and difficult. The 5k is filled with steep climbs, tree roots, and off-the-path trails, while the 3.4-mile race has more mileage but features a flat, fast course. Whatever your decision is, you still get a cinnamon sugar donut at the finish line, so we all win.
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November 11, 2023
Race for DFL
Winchendon, MA
The last runner standing wins! This November race is all about outlasting and outrunning one another until there’s only one athlete remaining. The course is a 4.16 mile loop, and every hour on the hour, runners have to start a lap. In order to stay in the race, you must complete the lap each hour and be ready to go again. No ‘trotting’ in this turkey race!
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November 11, 2023
TARCkey Trot 6 Hour
Winchester, MA
Do you have six hours to spare? Then this race is for you. Held on Wright Locke Farm, TARCkey Trot runners tackle a 5k trail loop as many times as many or as few times as they want before the time limit it up. There’s no requirement that you have to run for six hours, but the challenge is there!
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November 12
CMC Manchester City Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5k
Manchester, NH
Just 45 minutes north of Boston, this race starts in downtown Manchester and winds through the historic Millyard, crossing over the Merrimack River to the Goffstown Rail Trail.
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November 18, 2023
Westford Turkey Trot
Westford, VT
A beloved race in its community, the Westford Turkey Trot has been held since the 90s. This year’s event will start at Westford Elementary School and all proceeds will go to the Annual Westford Town Library, scholarships, holiday baskets, and grocery gift cards for families in need.
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November 23, 2023
Evanston Flying Turkey 5k
Evanston, IL
This turkey trot takes place along Evanston’s lakefront, which makes a perfectly peaceful setting for Thanksgiving morning. The event is limited to 3,250 registrants, so sign up while you can!
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November 23, 2023
Wilbraham Turkey Trot
Wilbraham, MA
A race with a full, community feeling, the Wilbraham Turkey Trot runs through the area’s mostly flat long, stretching roads. Fair warning, though, Monson Road has a sloping hill that’ll have even seasoned runners shivering in their tennis shoes.
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November 25, 2023
Turtleback Ridge Turkey Trot
Ewing, KY
This race is held at Turtleback Ridge farm, a collectively-owned farmstead atop the beautiful ridges of Robertson County, Kentucky. The course is a 1.5 loop, with 5k participants taking three laps. Don’t forget about the mile beer run!
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November 25, 2023
Green Bank Turkey Trot
Green Bank, WV
There’s a race for everyone in this hybrid event, whether it’s a 5k, 10k trail run, a 1k, or a virtual option. While you run through paved roads and some trails, you’ll pass the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope, the world’s largest fully steerable single aperture antenna.
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November 26, 2023
Gorge après Gorge 5k Trail Run
Chesterfield, MA
This trail run has been held annually since 2005 – a community tradition held at the Chesterfield Gorge. As its origins stem from the desire to get outside and appreciate nature, the views along the course are phenomenal. Afterwards, runners enjoy hot beverages and a community potluck.
