Road Events
It is the policy of the Town of Needham to allow Road Events (walking/running, bicycling, and motorcycling) to be held in and/or through Needham. The event organizers must represent a not-for-profit entity. No more than one road event may be held per day. (list is subject to change)
You can now apply online for your road event by clicking on the link below. A completed road event application must be received by the Office of the Town Manager at least 60 days prior to the event day and will be accepted for the current twelve-month period only.
New road events and events with new proposed routes should contact the Needham Police Department for a consult before applying.
LISTING OF ROAD EVENTS PERMITTED FOR 2025
| DATE OF EVENT | NAME OF EVENT | TIME | MAP | STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Needham Running Club New Year's Day 5K Run | 11:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| March 23, 2025 | NHS Booster Rocket Run | 9:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| April 19, 2025 | Needham 2 Arlington | 8:45 AM | link to map | Approved |
| May 4, 2025 | Needham Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade | 11:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| May 4, 2025 | ICON Needham Walk Fundraiser 5K | 1:00 PM | link to map | Canceled |
| May 10, 2025 | Jog for Joy 5K | 8:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| May 18, 2025 | Great Bear Run | 10:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| June 8, 2025 | Bikes Not Bombs Bike-A-Thon | 10:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| July 4, 2025 | Annual Charles River YMCA Independence Day 5K | 8:30 AM | link to map | Approved |
| August 2, 2025 | Pan-Mass Challenge | 6:30 AM | link to map | Approved |
| August 3, 2025 | Pan-Mass Challenge | 6:30 AM | link to map | Approved |
| September 9, 2025 | Bikes Not Bombs Century Challenge 2025 | 7:20 AM | link to map | Approved |
| September 27, 2025 | 4th Annual MetroWest Backyard Ultra | 8:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| September 28, 2025 | Charles River Center 5K Run/1 Mile Walk | 10:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| October 5, 2025 | Jog Your Memory 5K | 9:00 AM | link to map | Approved |
| January 1, 2026 | Needham Running Club New Year's Day 5K Run | 11:00 AM | link to map | Pending |
| August 1, 2026 | Pan-Mass Challenge | 6:30 AM | link to map | Pending |
| August 2, 2026 | Pan-Mass Challenge | 6:30 AM | link to map | Pending |
| September 27, 2026 | Charles River Center 5k Run/1 Mile Walk | 10:00 AM | link to map | Pending |
| October 18, 2026 | Jog Your Memory 5K | 9:00 AM | link to map | Pending |