# Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027

- **When:** Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA, 02492
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-208284-needham-running-club-new-year-s-day-5k-2027

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/MA/Needham/NRC5K?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## 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 ET
Location: 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
Cost: $35 in advance | $40 on race day

This Race Supports

Needham Community Council
Two scholarships for Needham High School seniors
Charles River YMCA
Needham Running Club activities

Awards Ceremony: The top three finishers in each male and female age group will be recognized.

Register Early! The first 250 registered runners will receive a pair of Needham New Year’s Day 5K socks.

Course Info

The course is flat and fast, with two short climbs late in the race near miles 2.2 and 2.5. View the interactive map for the route, elevation profile, and additional details.

 View Interactive Course Map 

Race-Day At a Glance

Early Bib Pickup: December 31, 2026, 3:00–5:00 PM at the Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham
Race-Day Bib Pickup: Opens at 9:00 AM at the Charles River YMCA, 863 Great Plain Avenue, 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

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-208284-needham-running-club-new-year-s-day-5k-2027](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208284-needham-running-club-new-year-s-day-5k-2027) — data from Run This (runthis.run).