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Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

Name: Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
Start: 2024-12-14
End: 2024-12-14
Location: Melrose

Melrose, United States • 14 Dec 2024

The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is an annual running event held at the Melrose Fish & Game Club in Melrose, MA. This year marks the 18th edition of the race, featuring a 3.5-mile cross-country run and a non-competitive 2-mile walk. The course, which changes annually, offers a challenging experience over the hilly terrain of the Mount Hood Golf Club. Participants can compete individually or as teams, with awards for top finishers and teams. The event also includes festive elements, such as a post-race pasta lunch and nutcracker figurine awards, while supporting local beneficiaries like Housing Families, Inc. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Massachusetts Melrose

Race information

Registration

3 mi

3.5 Mile Xc Run

2 Mile Walk

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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