The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 12:00 PM, in Melrose (100 Slayton Rd.). Distances: 3.5 miles. Entry from $35; the 3.5 miles goes from $35 to $40 after December 7.
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 PM (earliest wave)
- Location
- 100 Slayton Rd., Melrose, MA 02176
- Area
- Boston & Cambridge, Boston
- Distances
- 3.5 miles
- Course
- Road or path
- Price
- $35 plus the platform's processing fee
- Next price increase
- Monday, December 7, 2026: 3.5 miles $35 → $40
- Registration
- Open. Opened March 14, online signup closes Saturday, December 12, 2026
How to register
Registration is on RunSignup. Pick your distance, add any extras, and you'll get a confirmation email with your bib details. Sign up by December 7 to pay $35 instead of $40.
Course and race notes
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.
From the race's own listing. Check the race website for the course map and parking.
Source: RunSignup public race API, refreshed 2026-10-17. Details can change; the registration page is the final word.