Needham Running Club New Year's Day 5K
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About the race
The Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K takes place on January 1, 2027 in Needham, Massachusetts. The event is open to runners and walkers and uses a course of 5K (3.1 miles) that is described as flat with two short climbs near miles 2.2 and 2.5. An interactive course map and elevation profile are provided for route details.
Advance registration opens May 24, 2026 and closes January 1, 2027. The advance entry fee is $35; the race day fee is $40. The first 250 registered participants receive a pair of event socks.
The event raises funds for local causes, including the Needham Community Council, two scholarships for Needham High School seniors, the Charles River YMCA, and Needham Running Club activities. Awards recognize the top three finishers in each male and female age group.
Pre-race bib pickup is scheduled the day before the race at the Charles River YMCA at 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham. Race-day bib pickup is available at the Charles River YMCA. Parking includes on-street spaces and two free public lots within walking distance at 39 Lincoln Street and 89 Chapel Street, Needham. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
