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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 [email protected] .
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 a unique 3.5-mile cross-country race in the Greater Boston area in that the course changes every year. Runners look forward to a vigorous team competition or competing individually, a challenging course, and vying for the coveted nutcrackers! Others arrive festively dressed for this December race, and come for the experience and challenge of XC running.
There is also a non-competitive 2-mile walk for those who want an easier option while still enjoying the festive nature of the event, and to help support the race beneficiaries.
Race Start Time
12:00 pm for both the 3.5-mile XC race and 2-mile walk. Starting line this year is 0.2 miles from the Melrose Fish & Game Club (see below).
Venue
The host venue is the Melrose Fish & Game Club. For those unfamiliar with this location, directions are the same as for the Mount Hood clubhouse except that you take the road to the left of the clubhouse (Stillman Rd.) and travel 1/3 mile further. The majority of race parking is closer to the clubhouse, so be prepared for a warm-up walk or jog to reach the venue.
Race limit
250 entrants
XC Team registration procedure
=> See Teams Info page
Awards
Top 3 M+F overall
Top 3 M+F in age divisions (19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-over)
Top 3 teams in each division
The walk is a non-competitive event.
Amenities
Nutcracker figurines to awards winners
Melrose Fish & Game Club’s famous post-race pasta lunch
Cash bar
Beneficiaries
Housing Families, Inc. and the Melrose HS XC teams.
Strollers
No strollers allowed
Race day registration hours
10:00 – 11:30 am at the Melrose Fish & Game Club
Bib pick-up location & hours
Fri. 12/11/26: 3 - 7 pm at Marathon Sports, 401 Main St., Melrose
Race day: 10:00 - 11:45 am, Melrose Fish & Game Club
2026 Downtown Jingle 5K
Ring in the holiday season at the Annual Downtown Jingle 5K, set for December 13th, 2026. The Kids Elves Run kicks off at 9:30am on Memorial Blvd in Providence, followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 10am.
We'll once again be collecting toys for Toys for Tots at Marathon Sports at Packet Pickup.
All participants will be chip-timed. Walkers are always welcome!
T-shirts for all entrants registered online. Please note, race day registrants are not guaranteed a race shirt.
ONLINE ENTRY FEES
Downtown Jingle 5K and Virtual 5K
$32 to 7/31/2026
$34 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026
$36 11/1/2026 to 12/12/2026
Kids Elves Run
$16 to 7/31/2026
$17 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026
$18 11/1/2026 to 12/27/2026
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSES AT 8:00 P.M. ON 12/12/2026
ON-SITE REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Friday, December 11, 2026 // 12 Noon - 6pm
Marathon Sports
Level One at Providence Place next to J. Crew and The North Face
One Providence Place, Providence, RI
Walk up registrations welcome! Entry fee: 5k: $38. Kids race: $20
Friday, December 12, 2026 // Noon - 6pm
Marathon Sports
Level One at Providence Place next to J. Crew and The North Face
One Providence Place, Providence, RI
Saturday, December 13, 2026 // 10am – 5pm
Marathon Sports
Level One at Providence Place
One Providence Place, Providence, RI
Walk up registrations welcome!
Entry fee: 5k: $38. Kids race: $20
Race Day, December 13, 2025 // 8:30am – 10am
Marathon Sports
Level One at Providence Place
One Providence Place, Providence, RI
Walk up registrations welcome! Entry fee: 5k: $40. Kids race: $20
NOTE The 5k starts at 10:00 a.m.
Please Note:
Online Registration ends 12/27/2025 at 8:00 p.m.
No refunds. No pets allowed. Participants with baby strollers are asked to line up at the back for safety reasons. Thank you.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.
To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2025 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time.
Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.
If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at [email protected].
AWARDS
5K RUN
Top 3 Individuals overall
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Individual awards are scored on gun time. Team awards are scored from chip times.
KIDS RUN
Top 3 boys and girls
TEAMS
(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score) Award to winning Team. Team entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS
Marathon Sports
Dave's Fresh Marketplace
Providence Place
Nordson EFD
Chair 2
Moonshine Alley
The Winner's Circle Running Club hosts the 2026 Santa's Toy Trot on Sunday 12/13/2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M.. Participants have the option to run 2,4 or 6 miles. The race starts at the Sweetsir School in Merrimac, MA. Participants run a 2-mile loop that starts and finishes at the school. The two mile loop allows runners to decide whether or not they want to stop or keep on going to complete 4 or 6 miles. Strategy is key!!! The run is chipped timed with Male/Female overall awards in each distance followed by age group awards (10 year age group). Starting at age 60, age groups are 5 year age groups until 90+!!!, and prizes will be awarded two deep. Prior to the actual race children, 10 and under, are welcome to participate in a fun run around the elementary school led by a Winner's Circle Running Club Member, free of charge. A portion of the proceeds supports the Merrimac Holiday Helper Program, a program that supports Merrimac Families through the holidays. A giveway, yet to be
determined, will be provided to the first 200 Registrants!!! New England weather can be hard to predict however, the race will be held regardless of the weather unless the roads are closed by the police. Race entry fees are non-refundable. For more information, email [email protected].
Every participant is asked to don your most outrageous Ugly Christmas Sweater at the Santa’s Toy Trot on Sunday December 13th, 2026 to keep the holiday spirit alive. Prizes available for the best dressed participant wearing the most outrageous sweater!!! This spirited race is perfect for participants of all ages and abilities, combining the joy of the season with a good cause. The all-paved flat surfaces, and the charming streets of Merrimac make it perfect for families, pets and stroller friendly. Participants can run a single loop (2 miles), double loop or triple loop for your chance to win an age group award. Lace up your running shoes and enjoy the FUN!!!
About the WCRC:
The Winner's Circle Running Club is a USATF certified, affiliate member of the Road Runners Club of America and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, who's goal is to provide equal opportunities for everyone to participate in and contribute to the sport of running, where all are safe, welcome and have a sense of belonging.
How could you not love Cousin Eddie? Well, now is your chance to channel your inner Cousin Eddie for our super-fun 5K run honoring the legend himself. Grab your family and friends and join us on Sunday, December 20, 2026 at Mayflower Brewing in Plymouth, MA for the HAP HAP HAPPIEST Christmas run since...well, ever, the 3rd Annual 'Cousin Eddie's Christmas Run 5K'.
Choose to run dressed as Cousin Eddie himself (green bomber-style hat & white robe included with the 'Jelly of the Month Club' registration option), run in our custom Cousin Eddie Christmas Run super-soft T-shirt surrounded by hundreds of other runners dressed as Cousin Eddie, or even sport your own custom costume. Whichever you choose, we guarantee you'll have a ton of laughs!
This run is all about FUN & HAVING SOME LAUGHS while celebrating Christmas and running/jogging/walking with your loved ones!
Sign up for Season Pass, the season pass covers all 36 season races.
Active duty military/veterans and active first responders are encouraged to contact the race for a discount.
The Boys & Girls Club, along with the volunteer organizers of the Westfield Half & 5k, host Gordy's First Race, a 5k and 10k race on New Years Day each year, in memory of long time runner and Boys & Girls Club supporter, Gordon Bates.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE ONSITE STARTING AT 9:30 A.M.
Join us as we host the 39th Annual New Year's Day Run for Sight 4-Miler! All monies raised go to supporting the Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation and other local charities. Free long sleeve custom race shirts for first 100 registrants.
OFFICIAL COURSE: The course starts in front of Brookfield High School, proceeds north on Long Meadow Hill Road, turns left on Hillandale Road, turns right on Farview Road, turns right on Ironworks Hill Road, and turns right on Long Meadow Hill Road for a flat and fast finish back at Brookfield High School.
AWARDS: $100.00 cash awards for 1st Place Overall (M/F); $50.00 cash awards for 1st Place Masters (40+) (M/F); Age bracket awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place (M/F); Break the course record and win an additional cash prize of $100.00!
OFFICIAL COURSE RECORDS: Male John Raneri, 2020, 18:57 Female Sue Faber, 1989, 22:17
If you have any questions about the 39th Annual Brookfield Lions Run for Sight, click the button below.
THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER AWESOME YEAR!!
Stay tuned as we plan for 2027!
The WCRC Hangover Classic features both 10K and 5K road races. Both races start simultaneously from the same line and both finish on the same line (with start and finish chip timing). Both courses are flat and fast – entirely on beachfront roads (no beach running). Given the scenic beachfront location, many participants choose to take a post-race ocean plunge to kick off the New Year. Post-Race Party with music, beer, or and plenty of fun at the beach!
About the WCRC:
The Winner’s Circle Running Club’s New Year’s Day Hangover Classic 10K and 5K Road Races will be run on January 1, 2026, at 11:30 am at Salisbury Beach, MA. Proceeds will benefit the charitable activities, youth and adult running programs of the Winner’s Circle Running Club. The WCRC is a USATF certified, affiliate member of the RRCA and a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, who's goal is to provide equal opportunities for everyone to participate in and contribute to the sport of running - where all are safe, welcome, and have a sense of belonging.
One of the very few road races around in January. Start your new year off right, and come join us for a fun race on the streets of Mystic!
The race starts and finishes in Olde Mistick Village. There will be plenty of parking on race day. Please note the race is capped at 350 participants, so don't delay in signing up!
Race weekend schedule:
Early packet pickup: Friday, January 8, from 4:00pm - 6:00pm, at Kelley's Pace
Race day packet pickup: Saturday, January 9, from 7:30am - 8:45am, at Kelley's Pace
Race start: Saturday, January 9, 9:00am sharp
Stick around post-race for awards and breakfast sponsored by and held at the Jealous Monk!
Entry fees (no additional fees apply):
$33 until December 13th
$38 from December 14th to January 8th
$43 race day (online only, NO paper registrations)
Note: Under 18 pay $29 regardless on when signing up.
We are excited to announce the 46th annual Winter Wonderland 5 Miler Sunday, January 31, 2027 at 9:30 am!!!!
Details to come in Fall 2026!
The proceeds and donations of this event fund scholarships given to Milford High School Seniors, donations to local charities, and allow us to host the Kid's Track Summer Series! This is a free weekly track meet for kids hosted by the Milford Road Runners. The Milford Road Runners is a 501(c)(3) organization.
The flat 5K course runs travels starts and finishes in front of the historic New Haven Rock and Roll venue Toad’s Place.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day after the race at Toad’s Place with an exciting awards ceremony, costume contest, live music, food, beverages and beer for 21+!
Limited to 1500 runners.
The race benefits The Diaper Bank of Connecticut, please consider making a donation during the registration process! We will also be collecting diapers at packet pickup and on race day!
Join the excitement at the 19th Annual Hampton Half Marathon & 5K on March 1, 2026! Take in stunning ocean views as you race along Hampton Beach on a scenic, flat, and fast course – perfect for both seasoned runners and first-timers.
Cross the finish line with the Atlantic breeze at your back, then celebrate with exclusive race swag, complimentary craft beer (21+), and plenty of healthy and delicious post-race snacks.
Rally your running crew and sign up today for an unforgettable coastal race experience!
Celebrate St Patrick's Day and try to Catch A Leprechaun in support of the Region 4 Education Foundation. The race route follows a 5K course around the town of Essex
Registration & Race Schedule
Registration is available on-line only, even on race day,
Race day check in opens 8:30 am
5K Start - 10:00 am
Entry Fees
Advance registration - $33 before March 10, thereafter $38
Region 4 students and staff - $18 before March 10, thereafter $23
Custom Short Sleeve T-Shirts provided to registrations received before February 10, 2026. Thereafter, race shirts will be subject to availability on race day.
Awards
First male / female overall winners
Top three male / female in age groups:
12 and Under
13-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Lebanon Recreation Arts & Parks
26th Annual
5K Road Race & 1 Mile Fun Run
A benefit for park development & enhancements, special projects, and adult & youth programs.
Shamrock Shuffle is capped at 1200 runners!
5k participants secure a long sleeve shirt and save $$ when you complete Early-Registration!
50TH ANNUAL
ST. PATRICK’S ROAD RACE
Join us for our legendary 10k or grab your friends and family for a 2 mile stroll through the streets of Holyoke and be a part of the area's most beloved homecoming weekend.
Saturday, March 20, 2027
1:00PM - 3:00PM
MAPLE AND LYMAN STREET, HOLYOKE, MA
10K RACE BEGINS
Time: 1:00pm
Location: Beginning of Maple Street
2 Mile Walk: The walk will be 2 miles long and start directly after the runners depart. Walkers will go out to the first Mile Marker and the course will circle them back onto Maple Street and finish at Dwight and Maple. Walkers price also includes a T-Shirt.