The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
• Date: 2024-12-14
• Location: 100 Slayton Rd., Melrose, MA
• More Info: Race Details

🎯 Event Highlights

• Unique Course: Changes every year, providing a fresh experience.
• Competition: Participants can compete as teams or individually.
• Festive Atmosphere: Participants often dress in festive attire.
• 2-Mile Walk: Non-competitive option for those seeking an easier experience.

📍 Venue Change for 2024

• Location: Returning to the original venue, the Melrose Fish & Game Club.
• Directions: Take Stillman Rd. from the clubhouse and travel 1/3 mile further.
• Parking: Majority of parking will still be closer to the clubhouse.

🔢 Race Limit

• Entrants: Limited to 250 participants.

🏆 XC Team Registration Procedure

• Information: See Teams Info page for details.

🥇 Awards

• Overall Winners: Top 3 Male & Female.
• Age Divisions: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in multiple age brackets.
• Team Awards: Top 3 teams in each division.
• Walk: Non-competitive event with no awards.

🍝 Amenities

• Prizes: Nutcracker figurines for award winners.
• Catering: Famous post-race pasta lunch provided by Melrose Fish & Game Club.
• Cash Bar: Available for refreshments.

❤️ Beneficiaries

• Support: Housing Families, Inc.
• Benefit: Support for the Melrose HS XC teams.

🚫 Strollers

• Policy: No strollers allowed in the race.

🕒 Race Day Registration Hours

• Time: 10:00 – 11:30 am.
• Location: Melrose Fish & Game Club.

🎟️ Bib Pick-Up Location & Hours

• Friday, 12/13/24: 3 - 7 pm at Marathon Sports, 401 Main St., Melrose.
• Race Day: 10:00 - 11:45 am at Melrose Fish & Game Club.