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Sunday, November 22nd, 2026
Arthur Stanlick School, Jefferson NJ
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
54–70°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
59–75°F
dry
2024
62–68°F
rain
2023
46–64°F
dry
2022
50–64°F
dry
2021
54–74°F
dry
2020
64–76°F
dry
2019
51–72°F
dry
2018
54–66°F
dry
2017
65–82°F
dry
2016
57–72°F
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Race-day forecast · Sunday, Nov 22
Rain likely · 52–55°F
Sunday, Nov 22starts near 52°F · 55% chance of rain · wind up to 15 mph
About this race
🚨 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
• Empanada-themed finisher’s medal — first 200 registrants
• Entry into one of the tastiest and fur-friendliest races around
• FREE Chava's Empanada at the finish!
🐶 RUNNING OR WALKING WITH YOUR PUP?
We’d love to have them! Grab the leash and bring your four-legged running buddy along for the 2K Pup Strut!
🎗 RUNNING FOR A CAUSE
This race benefits the Jefferson Education Foundation!
📅 NEW DATE: November 22
📍 Lake Shawnee – Jefferson, NJ
🌧 Rain, snow or shine — WE RUN!
🎟 REGISTER NOW before we sell out!
Bring your family. Bring your pup. And most importantly… bring your appetite! 🥟🐾🏃♂️💥
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