Quarry Turkey Half Marathon

Fremont, United States • 29 Nov 2025

The Quarry Turkey Half Marathon is a family-friendly running event held at Quarry Lakes Regional Park in Fremont, California, on Thanksgiving weekend. The event features a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a free "Little Turkeys" sprint for children. The courses are mostly flat and fast, set on the scenic trails of Quarry Lakes.

Participants are encouraged to wear Thanksgiving-themed costumes, and walkers are welcome. The event supports the Alameda County Community Food Bank, encouraging runners to bring canned goods for donation. It also offers a Double Turkey Challenge for those who run this race and the Nitro Turkey race on Thanksgiving Day, earning a special connector medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
The Little Turkeys Run (about 100 Yards)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

The Mt Umunhum Ultras is a challenging trail running event held in San Jose, California, featuring multiple race distances including 50K, Trail Marathon, 30K, Half Marathon, 9 Mile, 10K, and 5K. The course traverses the scenic Santa Clara Valley, Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve, and Santa Cruz Mount..

The Skyline Ridge Trail Run, held in La Honda, California, offers two distances: a 50K ultramarathon and a 21K half marathon. The courses traverse the scenic Skyline Ridge, Russian Ridge, and surrounding open space preserves, featuring diverse terrain including narrow hiking trails, ranch roads, eve..

Dirt Circus - San Francisco is a free community running event held in San Francisco, California, celebrating local trail running culture. Organized by UltraSignup, this one-day festival features a social group run with options of 3.2 or 4.5 miles, welcoming all paces and encouraging participants to..

The Woodmonster Trail Race is a challenging 10-mile trail run held in Oakland, California, starting and finishing at the Chabot Space & Science Center. The course features a mix of hills and single-track trails, including the notorious Woodmonster climb, known for its steep and demanding ascent. Run..

The Rock the Loch Half Marathon is a running event taking place from June 27 to June 30, 2025, at Lake Chabot Regional Park in Castro Valley, CA. Participants can choose to run in person or virtually, with options for a half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances. The event promises a scenic trail run, com..

The Bay 2 Bankers 10K is a unique running event held in San Francisco, starting near the iconic Ferry Building. Now in its 13th year, the race features a mystery theme celebrating the classic vibes of the city. Participants run through various historic neighborhoods, navigating from checkpoint to ch..