When in November are most half marathons held?
The busiest weekend in California is November 14 and November 15, with 13 of them. Another 2 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.
Race calendar · November 2026 · California
Half Marathons in California in November 2026
Every Half Marathon in California in November 2026, all 29 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
What the field actually runs
November Half Marathons, By the Numbers
2:07:36Median finish time
1:31:41Median winning time
119Median field size
5November half marathons with published results
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.
When in November
The November Race Weekends
Half marathons are not spread evenly across November. Here is how the calendar actually falls, weekend by weekend, which is the part worth knowing before you book a trip or plan a taper around one.
By the numbers
The Biggest Field
The largest field of any November Half Marathon in California, from the most recent published results.
California Half Marathons by City in November
All Half Marathons in California in November
29 total Fri, Nov 13, 2026Friday the 13th Night Race - Deranged Turkey Trot: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $63Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Catalina Island Half-Marathon & 10K Avalon, CAFrom $175Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes Fremont, CAFrom $80Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Thrive San Diego Half Marathon & 5K San Diego, CAFrom $149Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Huffin for the Stuffin Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $69Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $60View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CARegistration closedFrom $65View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Run for Mental Health 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $60View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CARegistration closedFrom $65View race Sat, Nov 14, 2026Veterans Day Freedom Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco, CAFrom $65Register Sat, Nov 14, 2026The Stuffing Shuffle - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Fountain Valley, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Davis Turkey Trot Davis, CAFrom $98Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026Harvest Hustle - 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Lake View Terrace, CAFrom $45Details Sat, Nov 21, 2026M1: MJC x MUC Grand Prix Modesto, CAFrom $100Details Sun, Nov 22, 2026Furgiving Run: Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $63Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Zoom Turkey Trot San Jose, CAFrom $70Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Quarry Turkey Fremont, CAFrom $105Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Mash + Dash - 5K, 10K, 10-Miler, Half Marathon Long Beach, CAFrom $39Details Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $50Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $60View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $50Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Mateo, CAFrom $60Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 LOS ANGELES Los Angeles, CAFrom $50Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SACRAMENTO Sacramento, CARegistration closedFrom $60View race Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN DIEGO San Diego, CAFrom $50Register Sat, Nov 28, 2026Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN FRANCISCO San Mateo, CAFrom $60Register
Common Questions About Running a November Half Marathon in California
What is a good Half Marathon time?
Across the 5 of these November half marathons with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 2:07:36, and the median winning time was 1:31:41. So anything under 2:07:36 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical November Half Marathon field?
The median one finished 119 runners, across the 5 of these November half marathons with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 3:26:19.
Are there trail half marathons in California in November?
Yes, one race around California gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.