November is the month Colorado outdoor enthusiasts either figure out how to keep going or quietly start waiting for spring. The good news is that Northern Colorado has some genuinely good reasons — and actual events — to stay in your training shoes through the month.
Northern Colorado Running Events This November
Fort Collins plays host to the Colorado 24 Hour Run on November 7 — an endurance event where participants run as many miles as possible in a 24-hour window. It's accessible to anyone from casual joggers to seasoned ultrarunners, and it's the kind of event the Front Range running community reliably shows up for.
On November 14, the Longmont Turkey Trot offers a 10K and two-mile option, with proceeds benefiting BridgeWell Foundation of Northern Colorado. For those who want a training goal to work toward in the next two weeks, it's one of the better options in the region.
And if trail running is your thing, the 12th Annual Bear Creek Bear Run at Bear Creek Nature Center also falls on November 7 — a natural setting worth visiting before the deep freeze arrives.
Training Through the Colorado Cold: What to Know
Cold-weather training in Colorado requires a few adjustments. Muscles take longer to warm up at lower temperatures, which makes the warm-up and cool-down more important, not less. Joint stiffness is more noticeable in the morning, and recovery can feel slower when the body is working harder just to stay warm.
Many Northern Colorado athletes have added CBD-based recovery products to their post-workout routine. Topical options like the Colorado Fresh Nano Amplified CBD Roll-On ($85), available at The CBD Store in Loveland, use nano-emulsified CBD alongside arnica, tea tree oil, camphor, and aloe for targeted, fast-absorbing support after runs and gym sessions.
Focus and Energy Support for Cold-Weather Training
The darker mornings and earlier sunsets of November affect more than just mood. Motivation takes a real hit for some people. Products like the CBDfx Focus Mushroom Drops ($75) — which pair CBD and CBG with functional mushrooms including cordyceps and lion's mane — are popular among Colorado athletes looking for natural support for their energy and focus before workouts.
Colorado CBD and Wellness Retail in Loveland
The CBD Store in Loveland, located at 677 E. Eisenhower Blvd., has been serving Northern Colorado since 2018. Every product is third-party lab tested, and the team can help you match the right format and potency to your activity level and recovery needs. The shop is open Monday through Saturday, 11am-6pm.
For Colorado residents staying active through fall, local shops like The CBD Store offer a curated alternative to online ordering — with the added benefit of being able to ask questions before you buy.
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