5 running events in Needham, Massachusetts

From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find running events and connect with the local endurance sports community.

• Cutler Park parkrun [parkrun.us]
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  Every Saturday at 9:00 AM

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  parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.

  5k parkrun Run Walk

  140 Kendrick Street, Needham, Massachusetts, 02494, United States
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• Needham Youth Track Club Spring Program [needhamtrackclub.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 9:15 AM

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  About the Program

  The Needham Track Club Spring Track Program is open to children age 4-14. The program meets on Sundays from April 12 – June 14, 2026 at DeFazio Track in Needham. There are two...

  About the Program

  The Needham Track Club Spring Track Program is open to children age 4-14. The program meets on Sundays from April 12 – June 14, 2026 at DeFazio Track in Needham. There are two sessions to choose from: 9:15 - 10:20 am and 10:45 - 11:50 am. Children age 6.5-14 can choose a sprinting group or a distance group. Age 6.5 can choose to remain with an age 5-6 team.

  The weekly sessions include warm up, stretching, running drills, sprinting and distance training, hurdles, field event technique building and warm down. Field event training will be available on events such as long jump, shot put, high jump, and turbo jav. Children are placed in teams where they remain for the entire session.

  The season tuition includes an NYTC Spring Program T-shirt, and all sessions.

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  360 Dedham Ave, Needham, Massachusetts, 02492, United States
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• Great Bear Run [greatbearrun.godaddysites.com] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Sun, May 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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  GREAT BEAR RUN - EVENT INFO

  IMPORTANT! GREAT BEAR RUN RACE INSTRUCTIONS

  SCHEDULE

  5K Run - 10 am - all ages

  1 Mile Run - 11:45 am - all ages

  1 Mile Fun Run - 11:47 am - all ages

  26.2 Meter Bearathon -...

  GREAT BEAR RUN - EVENT INFO

  IMPORTANT! GREAT BEAR RUN RACE INSTRUCTIONS

  SCHEDULE

  5K Run - 10 am - all ages

  1 Mile Run - 11:45 am - all ages

  1 Mile Fun Run - 11:47 am - all ages

  26.2 Meter Bearathon - 12:30 pm - age 0-3

  100 Meter Dash - 12:45 pm - age 4-5

  200 Meter Dash - 1:00 pm - age 6

  400 Meter Run - 1:15 pm - age 7-12

  YOUR ARRIVAL - Arrive at least 45-60 minutes before your race at Pollard School, 200 Harris Ave, Needham 02492

  RACE WEEKEND REGISTRATIONS - We recommend bringing a phone for in-person registrations(via a QR Code). Registration (and packet pickup) is held at Pollard Middle School on Saturday 10 am - 12 pm & Sunday starting at 8 am!

  5K COURSE- Our course is a USATF Certified & Sanctioned 5K.

  WATER TABLE- There will be a water table at the 2 Mile point in the race

  GETTING HERE

  DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO DEFAZIO FIELD

  • Take route 95 to Exit 32 - Dedham Ave

  • Turn onto MA-135 W/Dedham Ave toward Needham

  • Turn RIGHT into De Fazio Field, 380 Dedham Ave, Needham

  DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO POLLARD SCHOOL

  • Take route 95 to Exit 33 - Great Plain Ave.

  • Turn onto Great Plain Ave toward Needham

  • Turn LEFT onto Harris Ave (divided street) at Hazel's Bakery

  • Proceed to Pollard School, 200 Harris Ave, Needham

  PARKING - Needham Residents: We suggest walking or running to Pollard this year due to higher-than-usual registration numbers.

  For anyone that is driving please park your car on any side street off Harris - one-side parking only. Parking is also available at DeFazio Field - just walk through the field under the railroad bridge and go to the front of Pollard School.

  NO PARKING on Harris Ave from Great Plain Ave to Bradford Steet;

  NO PARKING on Bradford Street between Harris Ave and Dedham Ave.

  WEATHER - The race is held rain or shine. Consider bringing a water bottle to the race.

  REFRESHMENTS - Fruit, snacks, and water/Gatorade will be provided. Pizza for sale $4 per slice.

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  1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run Walk

  Needham, Massachusetts, 02492, United States
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• Needham Youth Track Club Summer Program [needhamtrackclub.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Mon, Jun 22, 2026 at 5:55 PM

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  About the Program

  The Needham Track Club Summer Track Program is open to children age 4-14. The program meets on Monday and Wednesdays from June 22 – July 22, 2026 at DeFazio Track in Needham. The...

  About the Program

  The Needham Track Club Summer Track Program is open to children age 4-14. The program meets on Monday and Wednesdays from June 22 – July 22, 2026 at DeFazio Track in Needham. The session times are 5:55 – 7:05 pm for age 7-14 and 6:00 – 7:00 pm for age 3.5-6. Children age 6.5-14 can choose a sprinting team or a distance team. Children age 6.5 may remain with an age 5-6 team.

  The semi-weekly sessions include warm up, stretching, running drills, sprinting and distance training, hurdles, field event technique building and warm down. Field event training will be available on events such as long jump, shot put, high jump, and turbo jav. Children are placed in teams where they remain for the entire session.

  The season tuition includes an NYTC Spring Program T-shirt, and all sessions.

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  360 Dedham Ave, Needham, Massachusetts, 02492, United States
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• 2026 Jog Your Memory 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Walk for Alzheimer's [jogyourmemory5k.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
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  Fri, Oct 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM

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  Jog Your Memory 5K, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Jess Rice and her husband Bob. Since then, the Jog Your Memory Board has grown to eight, dedicated members, who are all-in to help fight Alzheimer's....

  Jog Your Memory 5K, Inc. was founded in 2014 by Jess Rice and her husband Bob. Since then, the Jog Your Memory Board has grown to eight, dedicated members, who are all-in to help fight Alzheimer's. The non-profit hosts a 5K race and walk every year out of Needham in an effort to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research and caregiver reprieve. To date, they have raised over $2.35 million; for the past twelve years, 80% has gone to research, and 20% has been set aside for a Caregiver Grant - a reserve used for those caring for loved ones who might need a little extra incentive to get the help they need.

  The 2026 5K run and 1.5-Mile walk for Alzheimer's will offer flexible options. Our 13th Annual race will be held in-person in Needham on Sunday, October 18th and a virtual option will be available for those who are unable to make our in-person event.

  Find more information on our story here.

  1.5 Miles 5k Run Virtual Walk

  Needham, Massachusetts, 02492, United States
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