November in Ohio has a particular feel to it. The leaves are mostly down, the air has that sharp morning bite, and somewhere between the last long run of the season and the first plate of holiday food, there's a half marathon with your name on it. If you've been circling a fall goal or just want one more start line before the year closes out, this month gives you four races to choose from — two on November 14, two on November 28. Whether this is your first 13.1 or one of many, here's what's on the calendar.
Saturday, November 14, 2026
CHURCHILL'S HALF MARATHON — Perrysburg
Leading off the month is Churchill's Half Marathon in Perrysburg, a race that earns a Runner Favorite nod with a score of 86 out of 100. Mid-November timing means you're training through cool, honest fall weather — the kind that makes a half feel manageable rather than punishing. If you're looking for a well-regarded race to anchor your season, this is a strong place to start. See the race details.
Churchill's Half Marathon — Perrysburg
The same race day and the same city, listed here so you don't miss it in the directory: Churchill's Half Marathon on Saturday, November 14, 2026, also scoring 86 out of 100. Same course, same morning, same chance to line up in Perrysburg. Get the race page.
Saturday, November 28, 2026
Cincinnati Hungry Turkey Half Marathon & 5K — Cincinnati
Thanksgiving weekend brings the Cincinnati Hungry Turkey Half Marathon & 5K to Cincinnati on Saturday, November 28, 2026, with a score of 75 out of 100 — a Solid Pick. The holiday-weekend timing is part of the appeal: a race that fits neatly around family plans and gives you a reason to earn the mashed potatoes. If you like your half marathons with a side of holiday spirit, this one's worth a look. See the Cincinnati race.
Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K — Dayton
Also on Saturday, November 28, 2026, the Dayton Turkey Trot Half Marathon & 5K lands in Dayton with a score of 72 out of 100 — another Solid Pick. Same holiday weekend, different city, so runners in the Dayton area have a close-to-home option without the drive. It's a comfortable way to close out November with a finish line and a story. See the Dayton race.
Which One Fits You?
If you want the highest-rated race on this list, Perrysburg on November 14 is your pick. If Thanksgiving weekend is when your schedule opens up, Cincinnati and Dayton both give you a Saturday race on November 28. And if you're brand new to the distance, any of these four is a reasonable first half — November weather in Ohio tends to be kind to runners who've put in the training.
Find Your Next Ohio Half
There are four upcoming half marathons in Ohio in this window, and you can see every one of them — dates, cities, and race pages — in our Ohio half marathon directory. Pick your race, get registered, and give yourself something to look forward to before the year wraps up. Training is easier with support, and so is choosing where to run.