Merry Chris-tmas! Hemsworth races against talk show host Jimmy Fallon in festive scooter sleigh competition

Christmas is just around the corner, and for some, the holiday couldn't come fast enough.

Chris Hemsworth is one star who appears to be quite literally racing into the festive season. 

The Thor actor was challenged to a Christmas-themed scooter sleigh race by Jimmy Fallon during his appearance on the Tonight Show on Thursday.

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Racing into the festive season: Chris Hemsworth was challenged to a Christmas-themed scooter sleigh race by Jimmy Fallon during his appearance on the Tonight Show on Thursday

'Any opportunity to make a Hemsworth brother look less attractive': For the race, Chris, 32, was coaxed into wearing a gimmicky Santa helmet which Jimmy pointed out was specifically chosen to embarrass him

For the race, Chris, 32, was coaxed into wearing a special gimmicky Santa helmet which Jimmy pointed out was specifically chosen to embarrass the hunky star.

'We also have these very special Santa helmets because any opportunity to make a Hemsworth brother look less attractive we will take,' the 41-year-old joked about the silly costume.

A Ghost of Hemsworth past also further embarrassed the star, as a photo showing him as a long haired youngster was framed and held up by a gaunt looking actor as part of the obstacle challenge.

Throwback Thursday! A Ghost of Hemsworth past also further embarrassed the star, as a photo showing him as a long haired youngster was framed and held up by a gaunt looking actor as part of the obstacle challenge

On your marks, get set... The rules for the race were for the contestant's to follow a Christmas-themed obstacle course around the halls of the talk show studio on high-speed one-of-a-kind miniature sleigh scooters

The rules for the race were for the contestant's to follow a Christmas-themed obstacle course around the halls of the talk show studio on high-speed one-of-a-kind miniature sleigh scooters.

The race goer's were to head out the studio door, past Santa Claus, before navigating their way around a Christmas tree while also trying to avoid 'two punk kids' having a snowball fight.

The pair would then speed past the Ghosts of both Hemsworth and Fallon Past, which displayed embarrassing old photos of the men, before passing a group of carolers chanting: 'Go, go, go, go, go, go.'

They would then plough through a sudden blizzard, before driving the sleighs back into the studio, with the first person to cross the mistletoe finish line being awarded the champion and taking home the coveted Hemsworth Cup. 

Fun and games: The race goer's were to head out the studio door, past Santa Claus, before navigating their way around a Christmas tree while also trying to avoid 'two punk kids' having a snowball fight

Freaky: The pair would then speed past the Ghosts of both Hemsworth and Fallon Past, which displayed embarrassing old photos of the men, before passing a group of carolers chanting: 'Go, go, go, go, go, go'

Sights set: They would then plough through a sudden blizzard, before driving the sleighs back into the studio, with the first person to cross the mistletoe finish line being awarded the champion

Dapper: Chris opted for a smart black suit and khaki shirt for his appearance on the show

The duo began to speed through the halls bumper-to-bumper after the start bell sounded, with Chris taking an early lead.

However, the actor soon took a wrong turn which ended up ruining his chances of taking out the win.

Jimmy was victorious overall in the race, however a disappointed Chris was gracious in his defeat as he merrily high-fived his opponent.  

Starting off: The duo began to speed through the halls bumper-to-bumper after the start bell sounded, with Chris taking an early lead

Off to a flying start: Chris was in the lead however soon took a wrong turn which ended up ruining his chances of taking out the win

Chris will hosts Saturday Night Live this Saturday, with musical guest Chance The Rapper.

The last time Chris hosted back in March, he and Jones got very flirty in what was her first ever set of promos. 

Meanwhile it has been a busy few weeks for the actor who has been attending a slew of engagements in the lead up to his latest movie In The Heart Of The Sea's December release.

The Australian heartthrob plays Owen Chase in the Moby Dick-inspired film directed by Oscar winner Ron Howard.

His character is a sailor stranded at sea with the other crew for 90 days as they struggle to overpower the massive beast before the killer whale destructs their ship, killing many on-board.

Winner: Jimmy was victorious overall in the race, however a disappointed Chris was gracious in his defeat as he merrily high-fived his opponent

The actor currently splits his time between the states and Australia's Byron Bay with his actress wife Elsa and their three children: daughter India Rose, three, and twin boys Tristan and Sasha, 21 months.

The former Home And Away star purchased a luxury $7.2million family home in the coastal location in October 2014.

The Balinese-style home overlooks the Pacific and Seven Mile Beach, while also featuring three separate villas on the property. 

Promotional tour: It has been a busy few weeks for the actor who has been attending a slew of engagements in the lead up to his latest movie In The Heart Of The Sea's December release

New role: Chris will hosts Saturday Night Live this Saturday, with musical guest Chance The Rapper