THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
About this race
🥟🐾 Did someone say EMPANADAS?! We sure did! 🐾🥟
Join us this fall in Jefferson, NJ, for the Great Empanada 5K, 10K & 2K Pup Strut —a scenic run or walk around Lake Shawnee, topped off with a FREE golden, flaky empanada from Chava's Empanadas waiting at the finish line!
🏃♂️ Choose your distance:
• 5K – $38
• 10K – $48
• 2K Pup Strut – $25
(plus RunSignUp fees)
💥 tech shirt (guaranteed if you register by September 6th
• A finisher’s medal (yes, it’s empanada-themed!)- First 200 registrants
• Sports tech race tee (first 200 registrants)
• Entry into one of the tastiest, fur-friendliest events around
🐶 Running with your pup? We’d love it! The 1-Mile K9 Walk and 5K are both open to dog owners!
🎗 This race benefits The Jefferson Education Foundation!
📅 Date: September 27
📍 Location: Lake Shawnee, Jefferson, NJ
🌧 Rain, snow, or shine—we run!
🎟 Register now before we sell out:
Bring your family. Bring your pup. And bring your appetite for FUN! 💥
Join fellow runners on September 27, 2026 for the THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT. It's a fantastic 5K, 10K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Jefferson.
Pick your distance
Running
THE GREAT EMPANADA 5K
THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K
Walking
THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUT
Weather Overview
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About Jefferson
THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT takes place in Jefferson, New Jersey, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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