Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K
Updated
Friday, January 1, 2027, first start 11:00 AM, in Needham (863 Great Plain Avenue). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after January 1.
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Start time
- 11:00 AM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 863 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
- Area
- West Suburbs, Boston
- Distances
- 5K
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Friday, January 1, 2027: 5K $35 → $40
- Registration
- Open. Opened May 24, online signup closes Friday, January 1, 2027
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by January 1 to pay $35 instead of $40.
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.