Quarry Turkey Half Marathon

Quarry Turkey is a Thanksgiving weekend running event held at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area in Fremont, California. It offers a fast, mostly flat Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, plus a free Little Turkeys Run for young children. The atmosphere is family-friendly and festive, with costumes encouraged and walkers welcome.

The course traverses Quarry Lakes’ scenic trails, delivering a quick, crowd-friendly race experience. The event supports the Alameda County Community Food Bank, inviting canned good donations at race morning. A Double Turkey Challenge lets participants earn a connector medal by completing Nitro Turkey on Thanksgiving Day and Quarry Turkey on Saturday. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.