THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT is a running race on November 22, 2026 in Jefferson, NJ, with entry fees from $30 to $58.
- Date
- November 22, 2026 (32 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$58
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🚨 NEW DATE — NOVEMBER 22! 🚨
🥟🐾 DID SOMEONE SAY EMPANADAS?! We sure did! 🐾🥟
Due to the weather conditions on our originally scheduled race weekend, we made the decision to move the Great Empanada 5K, 10K & 2K Pup Strut to NOVEMBER 22!
Join us in Jefferson, NJ, for a scenic run or walk around Lake Shawnee — topped off with a FREE golden, flaky empanada from Chava's Empanadas waiting for you at the finish line!
🏃♂️ CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:
• 5K – $38
• 10K – $48
• 2K Pup Strut – $25
(plus RunSignUp fees)
💥 REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
• Tech shirt — guaranteed if you register by October 31, 2027
• Empanada-themed finisher’s medal — first 200 registrants
• Entry into one of the tastiest and fur-friendliest races around
• FREE Chava's Empanada at the finish!
🐶 RUNNING OR WALKING WITH YOUR PUP?
We’d love to have them! Grab the leash and bring your four-legged running buddy along for the 2K Pup Strut!
🎗 RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
This race benefits the Jefferson Education Foundation!
📅 NEW DATE: November 22
📍 Lake Shawnee – Jefferson, NJ
🌧 Rain, snow or shine — WE RUN!
🎟 REGISTER NOW before we sell out!
Bring your family. Bring your pup. And most importantly… bring your appetite! 🥟🐾🏃♂️💥
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonton 1 Se, 10 mi from the venue.
About Jefferson, NJ
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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32
Days to train
- Race
- THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
- Date
- November 22, 2026
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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
Nov 22, 2026