🥟🐾 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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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT 2026 — Jefferson, NJ
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for September 27.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jefferson, NJ.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
