11 Scenic Fall Half Marathons
By Giselle Domdom
Active.com
Looking for a beautiful setting for your next 13.1? From Kingston Beach to California wine country, here are 11 picture perfect courses you should run. Register for your next race.
Healdsburg, California - August 14
Starting at Lake Sonoma, this scenic course takes you through the Healdsburg wine country and finishes at the Alderbrook Winery for a picture perfect post-race drink. Read More
Vail, Colorado - August 21
Are you a diva? As part of the Divas Half Marathon Running Series, this race is complete with the boas, tiaras, flowers and the rest of the royal treatment the Divas Half Marathons are known for. Read More
Bellingham, Washington - September 25
Run through the Pacific Northwest and take in the beauty of Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands in one of the most scenic races in Washington. The mountain views and trails are a treat for any nature lover. Read More
South Kingstown, Rhode Island - September 25
Enjoy the seaside villages of Matunuck, Moonstone and Green Hill as you tackle 13.1 miles through their terrain. This charming half marathon offers fantastic views you won't want to miss. Read More
Crazy Horse, South Dakota - October 2
Starting at the Crazy Horse Memorial, this point-to-point course is breathtaking and rich with history. Come explore for yourself at this half marathon event. Read More
Rochester , Michigan - October 2
Oakland County and the Crim Fitness Foundation are proud of present this race through the neighborhoods, trails and into the downtown roads of Rochester. The course finishes at historic Meadow Brook Hall on the campus of Oakland University. Read More
San Luis Obispo, California - October 9
Want to run from the city to the sea? This half marathon starts in downtown San Luis Obispo and finishes in Pismo Beach with incredible views of the ocean. Proceeds benefit the local Cuesta College Track and Field team. Read More
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - October 23
This popular race is a surf-themed celebration in South Carolina. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and head to the finish to claim your surfboard finisher medal and party at the beach with the post-race band. Read More
Geyserville, CA - October 29
This scenic course is a popular destination race inviting you to tackle 13.1 miles through Alexander and the Dry Creek Valleys. This race is at the end of harvest and treats you to the vibrant vineyards rich with fall colors. Read More
Santa Barbara, California - November 12
This point-to-point course winds through the scenic Goleta Valley and orchards. The race winds through the historic Santa Barbara mesa area and finishes with a two-mile descent to the Pacific Ocean along the Santa Barbara coastline. Read More
Outer Banks, North Carolina - November 13
Enjoy the Outer Banks by running through its scenic views at this point-to-point race. Enjoy a generally flat course with a few elevation challenges including the crossing of the Washington-Baum Bridge.
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