In Asia two high profile marathons will take place on Sunday, 18 November; the Shanghai Marathon (IAAF gold label road race) and Kobe Marathon (IAAF bronze label road race) in Japan.
Also on Sunday, In France, a World famous half marathon will take place in the city of Bolougne.
An international cross country race, Cross Internacional de Soria (IAAF XC permit event), will be staged in Northern Spain.
In the United States, the collegiate cross country season will conclude with the most important race, the NCAA D1 cross country championships, in Maddison, Wisconsin.
Follow all the top athletics events this weekend online.
Saturday, 17 November - » NCAA D1 Cross country championships
Sunday, 18 November - » Shanghai Marathon
Sunday, 18 November - » Bolougne Half Marathon
Sunday, 18 November - » Kobe Marathon
Sunday, 18 November - » Cross Internacional de Soria