The Needham Youth Track Club supports the education and training of children from age 3 1/2 to age 14 in the various events of track and field. We also try to build self-confidence, team work, good sportsmanship, and a sense of fair play in the context of having fun. We welcome children of all abilities including those with physical, mental, or emotional challenges. Feel free to ask us about program scholarships.

2023 Great Bear Run Set for Sunday, May 21

The 31st annual Great Bear Run road race will be held at Pollard School at 200 Harris Ave. Needham 02492 on Sunday, May 21, 2023. Events include 5K Run (10 am), 1 Mile Run, 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run, 400, 200, 100, and Tiny Tots Bearathon. More Information Official Great Bear Run Website Registration

2022 Great Bear Run Goes Off Despite 90s Temperatures

The 30th running of the Great Bear Run went off a scheduled despite very hot weather. Casey Roche of Needham won the 5K in 17:38 while Linda Spooner of Sturbridge won for the women in19:41 More Information Results RaceWire Photos

New England Elite Captures 2020 Northeast Indoor Classic

850 athletes from 32 teams competed in the Northeast Indoor Classic at Reggie Lewis Track and Field Center on March 1, 2020 - creating 18 meet records. More Indoor Classic Information Indoor Classic Results
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Haverhill Elite Win 2019 Indoor Classic

675 athletes from 33 teams competed in the Northeast Indoor Classic at Reggie Lewis Track and Field Center on March 3, creating 11 meet records. More Indoor Classic Info Indoor Classic Results

2018 Great Bear Run Road Race Survives Rain Threat

Hundreds of children and adults ran in our 28th annual Great Bear Run on Sunday, May 20, 2018. Christopher Klucznik of Needham won the 5K in 16:21.6 Shea Newman of Medfield topped the women's race in 19:40.5 Results and Story and RaceWire Pictures and Peter Farlow Photos
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CLCF Panthers Repeat Win in Needham Youth Classic

The Needham Youth Classic was help on July 14-15, 2017 beating rain predictions. CLCF Panthers won the team title and Needham Youth Track Club was 2nd. Sean Kay of Melrose broke meet records in winning the 1500 - 3000 double. More Info Meet Photos 2017 Classic Results
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Spring and Summer 2023 Signups Begin

Registrations for the Spring 2023 Program (April 2 - June 11) and Summer 2023 Program (June 19 - July 26) have now begun. Click for Spring Registration More Spring Program Information Summer Registration More Summer Program Information

NYTC Video Library Available Online

In light of the 2020 cancellation of our Spring and Summer in-person programs, we launched an online program to continue our track training of NYTC children. It has timeless value - we encourage you to view these sessions. More Information
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Metropolis TC Is Repeat Winner at 2018 Northeast Indoor Classic !!


Despite a rainy and windy Nor'Easter just 2 days earlier, over 600 showed up for the March 4, 2018 meet. More information Meet results
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News


The 30th Great Bear Run road race was held on Sunday, May 22, 2022. See results and story and RaceWire photos.
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The Needham Youth Invite Meet was held on July 24, 2021 See results
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The 17th Northeast Indoor Classic was held on March 1, 2020. See results and more info.
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The 29th Needham Youth Classic was held on July 20-21, 2018. See results and more info
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The 29th Great Bear Run road race was held on Sunday, May 19, 2019. See results and story and RaceWire pictures

Want to Volunteer?

We need volunteers at all our special events and during the summer season. Contact us.
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Needham Youth Invite held on July 24, 2021

A new Needham summer track meet was held on July 24, 2021. Unlike the Youth Classic , it was a one day meet for ages 6-14. More Information on the Needham Youth Invite meet. Meet Results
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Warm Weather Perfect Stage for 2017 Great Bear Run!!


Our 27th Great Bear Run drew runners from xx towns and from 11 months to 92 year young in age.

32-year-old Dan Vassal of Peabody repeated his win in the 5K in 15:24 as 28-year-old Katrina Vassal of Peabody won for the women in 19:07. 11-year-old Zander Laidlaw of Needham won the 1 Mile Run in 5:57 as 44-year-old Emily McCann of Needham was tops for the women in 6:40. 2017 Results. Story Pictures
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