Massachusetts · 3.5 Miles
The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is a 3.5 Miles event held in Melrose, Massachusetts. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Melrose, MA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Melrose, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 3.5 Miles
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 12:00 PM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
We are looking forward to this year's 20th edition of the race - MHNC XX! We plan to have some special features associated with the event. As part of this, if anyone has some interesting displays of nutcrackers over the years which you don't mind sharing (by name or anonymously), please email photos to mhnc@melroserunningclub.com . The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge is excited to welcome runners and walkers again for this year's 20th round over the hilly Mount Hood Golf Club . This race is…
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The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge: common questions
- When is the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge held?
- In Melrose, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge offer?
- 3.5 Miles.
- How do I register for the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge?
- Yes — registration is open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge start?
- 12:00 PM EST.
- What is the course like at the The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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