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THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT 2026

Date: Sunday, November 22, 2026
Start time: 10:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Jefferson, New Jersey
Entry fee: From $25 · goes up to $58 on Nov 9, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K	10K	Nov 22, 202610:00 AM	$48$58 after Nov 9, 2026	–
THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUT	1 Mile	Nov 22, 202610:00 AM	$25$30 after Nov 9, 2026	–
THE GREAT EMPANADA 5K	5K	Nov 22, 202610:00 AM	$38$48 after Nov 9, 2026	–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 10K fee goes up to $58 on Nov 9, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K: $48 until Nov 8, then $58 until Nov 22.
THE GREAT EMPANADA 2K PUP STRUT: $25 until Nov 8, then $30 until Nov 22.
THE GREAT EMPANADA 5K: $38 until Nov 8, then $48 until Nov 22.

Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $48, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 10K in New Jersey, which costs $42 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 10K in New Jersey runs 1:01:19, about 9:52 a mile, based on 32 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:32 and men in 57:39.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:53 AM, and the THE GREAT EMPANADA 10K starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 730 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Arthur Stanlick School, Jefferson, NJ 07885

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around November 22 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 55°F.

Based on 80 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

Race details

Where: Arthur Stanlick School, Jefferson, NJ 07885Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 730 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K
Editions: 2026 (Nov 22, 2026), 2025 (Sep 28, 2025)

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Quick answers

When is THE EMPANADA 5K/10K AND 2K PUP STRUT?: Sunday, November 22, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $58 on Nov 9, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Nov 22, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?: At $48, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 10K in New Jersey, which costs $42 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
What distances can I run?: 1 Mile, 5K, 10K.
Where does it start?: Arthur Stanlick School, Jefferson, NJ 07885.
Is there a course map?: Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

🚨 NEW DATE — NOVEMBER 22! 🚨

🥟🐾 DID SOMEONE SAY EMPANADAS?! We sure did! 🐾🥟

Due to the weather conditions on our originally scheduled race weekend, we made the decision to move the Great Empanada 5K, 10K & 2K Pup Strut to NOVEMBER 22!

Join us in Jefferson, NJ, for a scenic run or walk around Lake Shawnee — topped off with a FREE golden, flaky empanada from Chava's Empanadas waiting for you at the finish line!

🏃‍♂️ CHOOSE YOUR DISTANCE:

• 5K – $38

• 10K – $48

• 2K Pup Strut – $25

(plus RunSignUp fees)

💥 REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Tech shirt — guaranteed if you register by October 31, 2027

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