Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027
Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027 is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Needham, MA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (94 days to go)
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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.
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
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
37°
Typical Low
19°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Natick, 6 mi from the venue.
About Needham, MA
City Elevation
158 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 14 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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94
Days to train
- Race
- Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027
- Date
- January 1, 2027
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Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027
Jan 1, 2027