Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
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About the race
The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is an annual cross-country running event held at the Mount Hood Golf Club in Melrose, Massachusetts. This unique 3.5-mile race features a challenging, hilly course that changes every year, incorporating fairways, paved cart paths, road crossings, and wooded sections. The event fosters vigorous team and individual competition, with awards including nutcracker figurines for top finishers.
A non-competitive 2-mile walk is also offered for those seeking a festive, easier option. Hosted at the Melrose Fish & Game Club, the race supports local beneficiaries like Housing Families, Inc. and Melrose High School cross-country teams, and includes amenities such as a post-race pasta lunch and cash bar. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.