Zombierunner Quarry Lakes
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Event overview
The ZombieRunner Quarry Lakes race is scheduled for Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Quarry Lakes Regional Recreation Area (Ensenada Pavilion) in Fremont, CA. The event offers multiple distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half Marathon
- 30K
- Marathon
- 5K (12 yo & under)
- 5K (13 - 17 yo)
- 10K (12 yo & under)
- 10K (13 - 17 yo)
- Kid's Run (6 yo & younger, 50 yd dash) - Free
Park entrance is included; participants are asked to download and present a printed park entrance pass at the kiosk.
Course and logistics
All courses start in the Quarry Lakes area and follow the Alameda Creek Trail toward the mouth of Niles Canyon. The Half Marathon and Marathon courses are USATF certified (CA19047RS and CA18047RS). Course surfaces:
- 5K: crushed rock 100%
- 10K: crushed rock 100%
- Half Marathon: crushed rock 64%, asphalt 36%
- Marathon: crushed rock 64%, asphalt 36%
Aid stations are fully stocked every 2 to 5 miles with fresh fruit, salty snacks, candy, water, and Skratch electrolyte drink; runners are advised to carry at least 20 oz of water between stations. The event is cupless; participants should bring their own fluid container. Bib numbers indicate the entered distance; changes must be requested by e-mail or at check-in. Drop bags are allowed for the 30K and Marathon at the start/finish. T-shirts go to pre-registered runners and all finishers receive a custom medal. Timing uses MyLaps bibtags and results are posted online. No dogs are allowed on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
