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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT

Sun, Sep 27, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

Location
Jefferson, NJ
Arthur Stanlick School, 121 N E Shawnee Trail, 07885
Type
RUN
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  • 1 Miles

    Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Dec 2, 2025, 3:37 AM EST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM EDT · From $41.28

    Opens Dec 2, 2025, 3:37 AM EST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 6.2 Miles

    Sun, Sep 27, 10:00 AM EDT · From $51.88

    Opens Dec 2, 2025, 3:37 AM EST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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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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