THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Jefferson, NJ, with entry fees from $25 to $48.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (67 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$48
- Sport
- Running
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! 💥
Events
Weather
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
72°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boonton 1 Se, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Jefferson, NJ
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 27 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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67
Days to train
- Race
- THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
- Date
- September 27, 2026
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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
Sep 27, 2026