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The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
Melrose, Massachusetts · Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 3.5 Miles, 2 Mile
Official race page & registration ↗The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Melrose, Massachusetts. The race offers 2 distances: 3.5 Miles, 2 Mile. For anyone travelling in, Boston is about 7 miles away.
It is one of 22 races on the Massachusetts calendar that December. At $25, entry sits below the $30 median for a Massachusetts 5K.
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Melrose, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 3.5 Miles, 2 Mile
- Entry fee
- from $25
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Melrose: check in Dec 11, out Dec 13.
Common questions
When is The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge?
The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Where is The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge held?
The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is held in Melrose, Massachusetts. It is about 7 miles from Boston.
What distances does The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge offer?
The listed distances are 3.5 Miles, 2 Mile.
How much does The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge cost?
Entry is listed from $25. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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