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)

Road Event Policy (PDF)

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 accept for the current twelve-month period only.

Road Event Online Application

LISTING OF ROAD EVENTS PERMITTED FOR 2023

DATE OF EVENT NAME OF EVENT STATUS
January 1, 2023                               New Year's Day 5K Run                                                                                                                         Approved            
March 19, 2023 NHS Boosters Club Rocket Run Approved
April 22, 2023 Needham 2 Arlington Walk Approved
April 30, 2023 Needham Baseball & Softball Opening Day Parade Approved
May 21, 2023 Great Bear Run Approved
July 4, 2023 Charles River YMCA 4th of July 5K Approved
September 10, 2023 Jog Your Memory 5K Run/1.5 Walk Approved
September 10, 2023 Bikes Not Bombs 36th Annual Bike-A-Thon  Pending
September 16, 2023 Needham Backyard Ultra Pending
September 24, 2023 Charles River Center 5K Run/1 Mile Walk Pending
October 1, 2023 Ride for Food Pending