Melrose 5K Race Directory 2025

Updated December 31st, 2024

Melrose is a very active town with a YMCA, and a large and active running club, the Melrose Running Club. But there are only two races taking place in town. A few races have come and gone over the years and I am hoping to see some new ones take shape in 2025.

If you are promoting a race that I do not have listed here, please contact me at [email protected].

Melrose Family YMCA Spooky Sprint 5K

26 October | 8:30 AM | Saturday – see you in 2025

This race begins at the Y and travels through charming downtown Melrose and through beautiful Pine Banks. Bring your costumes and family!

All proceeds benefit the Melrose Family YMCA’s Growing Stronger Together scholarship fund which ensures no one in the community is turned away for inability to pay.

2025 registration is not open was – $35 for adults and $20 for 17 and under.

2024 Race Results

2023 Race Results

Mt. Hood Nutcracker Challenge

14 December | Noon | Saturday – see you in 2025

This race has become an early winter tradition for cross-country runners from the GBA and beyond. The race is run on the Mt. Hood golf course and the route is intentionally changed every year to provide different challenges and scenery.

The race organizers seek to make the course a challenging one every year. So come prepared to climb hills! There is also a 2 mile walking event over part of the course.

This Melrose Running Club production features awards(the legendary nutcrackers!) and a Huge Post Race Party with plenty of food and a cash bar where you can enjoy a few beers.

2025 registration is not open was – $35 for adults, $25 for 17 and under, $25 for 2.5 mile walkers.

2024 Race Results

2023 Race Results

Fitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates Melrose Run For Women

12 May | 9:00 AM | Sunday | Mother’s Day – 2025

Fitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates continues their support as the marque sponsor of the classic Mother’s Day race.

Produced by the Melrose Running Club this 3.5 mile women only road race draws around 1,000 runners each year.

All proceeds benefit Melrose Alliance Against Violence (MAAV). Since 1998 over $313,000 has been donated.

Awards are given to the top finishers, the first mother and grandmother to finish, and best mother/daughter team finishers. Awards are also given to top age group finishers.

Registration was $35 for individuals and $30 for person for mother/daughter teams (up to 5 people). On May 1st prices got to $40 and $35 respectively.

This event features a Kid’s Race 8:30 on the track at Pine Banks park, where the Mother’s Day race takes place.

Kids 4 and under get to run a 50 yard race.

Kids 5-7 get to run a 100 yard race.

Kids 8-10 get to run a 1/4 mile race.

2024 Race Results

2023 Race Results