Event Description
Start 2027 on the Right (or Left) Foot with a Needham tradition!
Our fast, welcoming New Year’s Day 5K is open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Whether you are returning or joining us for the first time, it is a great way to begin the year.
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.
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
