Shelton Mistletoe Mile
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 3:50PM PST
- Location Shelton, Washington
- Price Free - $16.90
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at the Shelton Mistletoe Mile on Saturday, December 6th, 2025! This exciting Christmas-themed event will take place in Downtown Shelton, WA, starting at the Post Office Park. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in the festive 1-mile road race, which promises a fast and flat course on closed city streets. The event kicks off with the Santa's Speed Zone, a 100-meter dash for little ones aged 2-4, starting at 3:50 PM, followed by the main 1-Mile Race at 4:00 PM.
After the race, participants can enjoy delicious cocoa and cookies while celebrating the spirit of the season. With entry fees as low as $5 for high school students and free for ages 5-12, this community-focused event is perfect for families looking for holiday fun. Don’t forget to join the Virtual Mistletoe Mile if you can’t make it in person—run your mile anytime on race day and share your festive spirit online! Come join us for a delightful day of running, festivities, and holiday cheer in Shelton!
After the race, participants can enjoy delicious cocoa and cookies while celebrating the spirit of the season. With entry fees as low as $5 for high school students and free for ages 5-12, this community-focused event is perfect for families looking for holiday fun. Don’t forget to join the Virtual Mistletoe Mile if you can’t make it in person—run your mile anytime on race day and share your festive spirit online! Come join us for a delightful day of running, festivities, and holiday cheer in Shelton!
Organiser's Description
THE SHELTON MISTLETOE MILE IS BACK!
Were excited to bring back one of Sheltons favorite holiday events the Mistletoe Mile, a Christmas themed 1-mile road race part of the annual Christmastown Festival hosted by Process Performance RC LLC!
Originally created and hosted by John Johnson, former Head Cross Country Coach at Shelton High School, were honored to carry on this festive tradition for the Shelton community.
The course is a _FAST_, flat road mile on closed city streets in Downtown Shelton, WA perfect for runners of all ages and abilities.
Enjoy cocoa and cookies for all participants after the race!
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, December 6th
LOCATION: Downtown Shelton, WA, at the Post Office Park
REGISTRATION: 345 PM at Post Office Park
RACE START:
Santa's Speed Zone 100 meter dash - 3:50-4:00 pm
1 Mile Race: 4:00 PM
PARADE: Immediately following at 5:00 PM
ENTRY FEES:
$15 General Entry
$5 High School Students
Free Ages 5-12 yrs
Free - "Santa's Speed Zone" (Ages 2-4 yrs)
SANTA'S SPEED ZONE (AGES 2-4)
Let the littlest runners join in the holiday fun with our Santa's Speed Zone - a 100 meter dash for children ages 2-4!
DISTANCE: 100 meters
TIME: Starts at 3:50 pm (before the main race)
REGISTRATION: 3:00-3:45 pm at the Post Office Park
COST: Free!
PRIZES: All participants receive a special ribbon
Parents are welcome to run alongside for safety and encouragement.
AWARDS & PRIZES
Overall Male & Female Winners
Best Costume (adult and child)
Best Santas Sleigh Decked-Out Stroller
Best Dog Rudolph Costume
VIRTUAL MISTLETOE MILE
Cant make it to Shelton? Join the fun from anywhere by running the Virtual Shelton Mistletoe Mile!
FEMALE SIGN HOW IT WORKS:
Run 1 mile anytime between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM on December 6th (race day).
Upload your run to Strava and follow Process Performance RC to verify results.
Title your activity Virtual Shelton Mistletoe Mile.
Post a photo in your best holiday outfit and Santa's sleigh baby stroller!
VIRTUAL AWARDS & PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:
Virtual participants are eligible for Best Costume and Best "Santa's Sleigh" Stroller prizes
Featured on the Virtual Finishers Wall
To qualify, participants must:
* Post their run activity on Strava titled _VIRTUAL SHELTON MISTLETOE MILE_
* Include a photo of their festive outfit or decorated stroller in the post
* Tag Process Performance RC in the description and make the activity visible to the club.
All eligible entries will be reviewed, and winners will be announced the next day on the PPRC Strava club page and social media.
NOTE: Virtual participants are not eligible for overall awards to maintain fairness with in-person results.
Come celebrate the season with a fun, family-friendly event that brings the Shelton community together!
Were excited to bring back one of Sheltons favorite holiday events the Mistletoe Mile, a Christmas themed 1-mile road race part of the annual Christmastown Festival hosted by Process Performance RC LLC!
Originally created and hosted by John Johnson, former Head Cross Country Coach at Shelton High School, were honored to carry on this festive tradition for the Shelton community.
The course is a _FAST_, flat road mile on closed city streets in Downtown Shelton, WA perfect for runners of all ages and abilities.
Enjoy cocoa and cookies for all participants after the race!
RACE DAY DETAILS
DATE: Saturday, December 6th
LOCATION: Downtown Shelton, WA, at the Post Office Park
REGISTRATION: 345 PM at Post Office Park
RACE START:
Santa's Speed Zone 100 meter dash - 3:50-4:00 pm
1 Mile Race: 4:00 PM
PARADE: Immediately following at 5:00 PM
ENTRY FEES:
$15 General Entry
$5 High School Students
Free Ages 5-12 yrs
Free - "Santa's Speed Zone" (Ages 2-4 yrs)
SANTA'S SPEED ZONE (AGES 2-4)
Let the littlest runners join in the holiday fun with our Santa's Speed Zone - a 100 meter dash for children ages 2-4!
DISTANCE: 100 meters
TIME: Starts at 3:50 pm (before the main race)
REGISTRATION: 3:00-3:45 pm at the Post Office Park
COST: Free!
PRIZES: All participants receive a special ribbon
Parents are welcome to run alongside for safety and encouragement.
AWARDS & PRIZES
Overall Male & Female Winners
Best Costume (adult and child)
Best Santas Sleigh Decked-Out Stroller
Best Dog Rudolph Costume
VIRTUAL MISTLETOE MILE
Cant make it to Shelton? Join the fun from anywhere by running the Virtual Shelton Mistletoe Mile!
FEMALE SIGN HOW IT WORKS:
Run 1 mile anytime between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM on December 6th (race day).
Upload your run to Strava and follow Process Performance RC to verify results.
Title your activity Virtual Shelton Mistletoe Mile.
Post a photo in your best holiday outfit and Santa's sleigh baby stroller!
VIRTUAL AWARDS & PHOTO SUBMISSIONS:
Virtual participants are eligible for Best Costume and Best "Santa's Sleigh" Stroller prizes
Featured on the Virtual Finishers Wall
To qualify, participants must:
* Post their run activity on Strava titled _VIRTUAL SHELTON MISTLETOE MILE_
* Include a photo of their festive outfit or decorated stroller in the post
* Tag Process Performance RC in the description and make the activity visible to the club.
All eligible entries will be reviewed, and winners will be announced the next day on the PPRC Strava club page and social media.
NOTE: Virtual participants are not eligible for overall awards to maintain fairness with in-person results.
Come celebrate the season with a fun, family-friendly event that brings the Shelton community together!
Races
-
1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (4:00PM PST)
$16.90
-
Virtual 1 Mile
Incl. $1.90 Fee
$16.90
-
HS 1 Mile
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (4:00PM PST)
$6.30
$5 entry fee for ages 13-17 -
Kids 1 Mile Run
Sat 6th December 2025 (4:00PM PST)
Free
$0 entry fee for ages 5-12 -
Santa's Speed Zone (Ages 2-4)
Sat 6th December 2025 (3:50PM PST)
Free
100 meter dash for children ages 2-4
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218 Mark E Reed Way, Shelton, 98584, WA, United States
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