Morris County Empanada Trail Run
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Morris County Empanada Trail Run
The event takes place March 21, 2027, at Central Park of Morris County in Morris Plains, New Jersey. It features off-road courses run on the park's cross country course, with mixed terrain that includes dirt, grass, gravel and some hills. There are no course time limits.
Distances offered:
- 5K Empanada Run/Walk
- 10K Empanada Run/Walk
Registration for each distance includes a shirt, a finisher medal and an empanada; vegetarian empanada options are available. Packet pick up on race day begins at 8:30 am and closes at 9:30 am. Line up occurs before the races. On-site amenities include permanent restrooms and portable toilets. Use the North Cottage Road entrance to the park. GPS coordinates are 40.834866, -74.503507 (WGS-84; accuracy 15 ft).
Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers in both the 5K and 10K. Age group awards are also provided in the following categories: 11 and under, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 plus.
The race is produced by Live Run Give LLC, a company founded in 2019 that selects 2 to 3 nonprofit beneficiaries each year. One beneficiary listed is the Arthritis Foundation, with emphasis on supporting research and families affected by juvenile arthritis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
