Published in the December 9, 2016 edition

MELROSE — The 12th annual Assault on Mount Hood will be held this Saturday, Dec. 10 at Mount Hood Golf Course and the Melrose Fish and Game Club at noon.

The event is co-sponsored by the Melrose Running Club and Melrose Fish and Game Club. While registration has been open for several weeks, day-of registrations will be accepted with a $30 entry fee. Race day registration from 10:30 until 11:30 a.m. Race is Limited to 400 Runners. Number Pick-Up: 3-7 p.m. Thursday, 12/8 and Friday 12/9 at Marathon Sports in Melrose and 10 a.m. Saturday 12/10 at Melrose Fish and Game Club.

The Professionally timed 3.5 mile event will have results posted at Coolrunning.com. Proceeds will benefit Housing Families, Inc. and other local charities. Age Group awards. Jogging strollers are not allowed on the course.

Register now at https://assaultonmthood.melroserunningclub.com/2016/mthood.shtml or with questions email Brian Slater at Brian.Slater@MelroseRunningClub.com.