Needham Running Club New Year's Day 5K
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Needham Running Club New Year's Day 5K
The Needham Running Club New Year's Day 5K takes place on January 1, 2027 in Needham, Massachusetts at 863 Great Plain Avenue. The event is open to runners and walkers and uses a measured 5K course.
The event distance is 5K (3.1 miles). Registration opens May 24, 2026 and closes January 1, 2027. Advance registration fee is $35 and the race-day fee is $40.
The race supports local organizations and initiatives: Needham Community Council, two scholarships for Needham High School seniors, Charles River YMCA, and Needham Running Club activities. The top three finishers in each male and female age group will be recognized at an awards ceremony.
The course is described as flat and fast with two short climbs near miles 2.2 and 2.5. The first 250 registered runners receive a pair of Needham New Year’s Day 5K socks.
Event logistics note early bib pickup on December 31 at the Charles River YMCA and race-day bib pickup at the same location. Parking includes plentiful on-street spaces and two free public lots within walking distance at 39 Lincoln Street and 89 Chapel Street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
