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Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

Melrose, United States • 13 Dec 2025

The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is an annual cross-country running event held in Melrose, Massachusetts, at the Mount Hood Golf Club. This unique 3.5-mile race features a challenging, hilly course that changes every year, incorporating fairways, paved cart paths, road crossings, and occasional wooded sections. The event also offers a non-competitive 2-mile walk for those seeking a lighter activity.

Participants enjoy a festive December atmosphere, with awards including nutcracker figurines and a post-race pasta lunch at the Melrose Fish & Game Club, the race venue. The event supports local beneficiaries such as Housing Families, Inc. and the Melrose High School cross-country teams. 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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