The Ed. Foundation of South Brunswick - 5K and 1 Mile Walk
Nov 1Monmouth Junction, NJ5K, 1 mi
5K, 3 weeks before race day, 15 mi away, registration open
10K5K2KRegistration open
THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT
Jefferson, New Jersey
- Entry from
- $25
- Days to go
- 47
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 22, 2026
- Location
- Jefferson, New Jersey
- Distances
- 10K, 5K, 2K
- Registration
- Registration open until Nov 22, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- my.raceresult.com
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 2, 2026
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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!
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 2, 2025
Tier 1 ends
Nov 8, 2026
Registration closes
Nov 22, 2026
Race day
Nov 22, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Nov 22, 2026
Pricing
THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K
Tier 1, then $58 from Nov 9, 2026
$48
THE GREAT EMPANADA 5K
Tier 1, then $48 from Nov 9, 2026
$38
THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUT
Tier 1, then $30 from Nov 9, 2026
$25
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