Start 2027 on the Right (or Left) Foot!

Join us for the Needham Running Club’s 19th Annual New Year’s Day 5K. Kick off the year with a fun, well-run community race on a fast course.

Event Details

Date & Time: January 1, 2027 at 11:00 AM
Location: 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
Cost: $35 (preregistered) | $40 (race-day registration)

This Race Supports

• Needham Community Council
• Two scholarships for Needham High School seniors
• The YMCA

Medal Ceremony: Top 3 finishers in each M/F age bracket will be recognized.

Bonus: Running socks are available to the first 250 registrants!

Course Info

Flat and fast, with two short climbs late in the race around mile 2.2 and 2.5.

View Interactive Course Map

Register now and kick off the new year strong.

Race-Day At a Glance

• Early Bib Pickup: December 31, 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM (Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham)
• Race-Day Bib Pickup: Opens at 9:00 AM (Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Ave, Needham)
• Parking: Plenty of on-street parking is available. For guaranteed spots, two free public lots are within walking distance:
  • 39 Lincoln Street, Needham, MA
  • 89 Chapel Street, Needham, MA