Lakeside Donut Chase 5K & 10K

Our Packanack Lake Family Fun Event include something for everyone featuring a 5K, and Kids races around scenic Packanack Lake in Wayne, NJ.

Amenities include:

Age Group Awards (M&F Overall Top 3, 15 & under, 16 - 19, 20 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69, 70 -7 4, 75 - 79, 80+), Refreshments, & T-Shirt giveaways to first 200 pre-registered participants.

Race Day Registration will be available on July 19 from 7am to 8:20am.

Fee: $35.00

We can't wait to see you at the start!

🥟🐾 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! 💥

❤️🏈 Love, Football...Valentine’s Day Run! 🇺🇸🐾

Before the chocolates, flowers, and Super Bowl celebrations, join us for a morning of fitness, furry friends, and fun in Franklin Lakes at the Super Sunday 5K & 2K Pup Strut — Valentine’s Day Edition!

This year’s race lands on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2027, and we’re celebrating love in all forms — the love of football, the love of running, the love of our dogs, and the love of community as we kick off America’s 250th Birthday celebration year! 🇺🇸

🏃 5K Run

Perfect for all fitness levels — run, jog, or walk your way to the finish line!

Every finisher will receive a one-of-a-kind medal and a tasty post-race treat to fuel up before the big game.

🐾 2K Pup Strut

Leash up your pup for a relaxed stroll through town.

Enjoy fresh air, tail wags, and pet-friendly camaraderie — with a special doggie donut waiting at the finish for your four-legged MVP.

💧 Hydration: No on-course water stop — water will be provided at the finish line courtesy of Culligan Water.

🎶 Game-Day Warm-Up: DJ Steve will keep the energy high with tunes to get you pumped before kickoff. Think of it as the perfect calorie burn before diving into wings, empanadas, pizza, and game-day snacks!

☔ Rain, snow, or shine — we run no matter the weather!( but if its is 10 degrees or below we will postpone the race)

🎽 Important:

T-shirts guaranteed if you register by January 12.

⏱ No time awards: This race is all about the fun, the community, and the food that follows.

📅 Sunday, February 14, 2027

📍 Franklin Lakes, NJ

Grab your running shoes, your pup’s leash, and someone you love and join us for a Valentine’s Day morning of running, wagging tails, and football spirit before the Big Game! 🏈🐕❤️