THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Distance
- THE GREAT EMPANADA 5K · THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K · THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUT
From the Organizer
🥟🐾 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! 💥
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT?
- THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT is a running race held in Jefferson, New Jersey on September 27, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT?
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 in Jefferson, New Jersey at Arthur Stanlick School, Jefferson, NJ. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
Sep 27, 2026