The Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge (formerly “The Assault on Mt. Hood”)
is a unique
cross-country race in the Greater Boston area in that the course changes
every year.  Runners look forward to a vigorous team competition,
challenging course, and vying for the coveted nutcrackers!  Others
arrive festively dressed for this December race, come for the experience
and challenge of XC running, and look forward to the post-race
get-together inside the historic Mount Hood clubhouse.

The event also includes a 2M non-competitive walk over shared portions of the course.