Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K
Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K is a running race on November 15, 2026 in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, with an entry fee of $32.
- Date
- November 15, 2026 (31 days to go)
- Price
- $32
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on 11/15 for a 5K and 1.5 mile run to remember. First 25 participants receive a shirt!
All Participants Receive finisher's medals
Start time: 1 mile 9:00 am 5K 9:30 am
We’re coming together to raise funds for Rebecca’s Homestead in memory of Fred Barden, a longtime friend, dedicated volunteer, passionate advocate, and running enthusiast.
Lace up your running shoes and join us as we celebrate Fred’s life, support a cause that meant so much to him, and carry forward his spirit of friendship, service, and giving back.
The race winds through the beautiful Lake Forest community, with its quiet residential streets and picturesque lakefront homes. As the neighborhood wakes up around you, expect peaceful lake views, birds chirping, and glimpses of local wildlife along the way.
Whether you run, walk, volunteer, or cheer from the sidelines, every step supports Rebecca’s Homestead while honoring Fred and the impact he made on the people and causes he cared about.
The course is a two loop course.
Awards
Top 5 Male and Female Overall - 1.5 Mile and 3.1 Mile
A Live Run Give Partner Race
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
52°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Andover Aeroflex Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
About Lake Hopatcong, NJ
City Elevation
973 ft
Nearest Airport
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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31
Days to train
- Race
- Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K
- Date
- November 15, 2026
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Footsteps for Fred Timed 1.5 & 5K
Nov 15, 2026