Needham Running Club New Year’s Day 5K 2027
Typically 25–38°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 6 of the last 10 years
2026
14–30°F
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2025
38–49°F
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2024
24–38°F
dry
2023
39–53°F
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2022
43–53°F
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2021
25–39°F
dry
2020
30–40°F
dry
2019
35–56°F
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2018
-5–12°F
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2017
28–42°F
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About this race
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.
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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
Course map
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