Melrose 5K Race Directory 2025

Updated March 16th, 2025

Melrose is a very active town with a YMCA, and a large and active running club, the Melrose Running Club. But there are only three 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 and would like to include it in the Melrose 5K Race directory, please contact me at [email protected].

Fitzgerald Physical Therapy Associates Melrose Run For Women

11 May | 9:00 AM | Sunday | Mother’s Day

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.

2025 Registration is open at $35 for individuals and $30 per person for mother/daughter teams (up to 5 people). On May 1st prices go 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

Melrose Family YMCA Spooky Sprint 5K

25 October | 8:30 AM | Saturday

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 open at $30 for adults and $20 for 17 and under.

2024 Race Results

2023 Race Results

Mount Hood Nutcracker Challenge

13 December | Noon | Saturday

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 open at $35 for adults, $25 for 17 and under, $25 for 2 mile walkers.

2024 Race Results

2023 Race Results