Events
THE GREAT EMPNADA 5K
THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K
THE GREAT EMPANADA 1M K9 WALK
Race Website
Additional race information can be found at https://megabiteevents.com/5k-10k-runs/.
Place
121 N E Shawnee Trail
Jefferson, NJ US 07885
Description
🥟🐾 Did someone say EMPANADAS?! We sure did! 🐾🥟
Join us this fall in Jefferson, NJ for the Great Empanada 5K, 10K & 1-Mile K9 Walk—a scenic run or walk around Lake Shawnee, topped off with a FREE golden, flaky empanada from These Freakin Empanadas waiting at the finish line!
🏃♂️ Choose your distance:
• 5K – $38
• 10K – $48
• 1-Mile K9 Walk – $25
(plus RunSignUp fees)
💥 All participants receive:
• A finisher’s medal (yes, it’s empanada-themed!)
• Sports tech race tee (first 300 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 11th Hour Rescue. Please consider bringing pet supplies (dog/cat food, toys, litter) to donate on race day.
📅 Date: September 28
📍 Location: Lake Shawnee, Jefferson, NJ
🌧 Rain, snow, or shine—we run!
🎟 Register now before we sell out:
👉 https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Jefferson/THEEMPANADA5K10KAND1MILEKWALK
Bring your family. Bring your pup. And bring your appetite for FUN! 💥
Race Contact Info
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Empanada 5k/10k Course
All 10k runners will run the course 2 times
Directions
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