Trail Marathons in November
Red rock, low sun, and one last good day before winter.
November belongs to the desert and the South. The Moab Trail Marathon in Utah threads slickrock, ladders and canyon washes early in the month, and trail marathons across Texas, Georgia and the Carolinas come into season as the heat breaks.
Count back from race day
- Early May: start the 10-week primer
- Mid-July: start the 18-week plan
- Late October: peak week
- Mid-November: race day
Your training season. A midsummer start and an autumn peak. It's the most forgiving schedule for summer travelers: the primer flexes around a June trip, and the build begins after the Fourth.
Masters Athlete Insights
Fallen leaves hide rocks and roots. Keep your strength day for ankles and hips; a stumble at 55 heals slower than one at 35.
Start the 16-week 50K plan · Not 26 weeks out yet? Begin with the 10-week primer.
