2nd Street and Railroad, Shelton WA
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Event Overview
This event is part of the annual Mason County Forest Festival and is organized by the Centennial Guild of Mason General Hospital Foundation. Our proceeds support the hospital equipment needs and scholarship program in memory of long-time nurse and one of our Guild members, Kristi Armstrong.
All events, except junior jog and senior walk, begin at Shelton Valley, a farming community west of Shelton city limits. Check-in for all participants and DOR registration begins at 6:00 am at the corner of 2nd and Railroad Streets. Participants will be bussed from check-in to the start line.
Race Options
- 7 Mile Participants: will follow the Shelton Valley loop through a farming community.
- 2 Mile Participants: leave Shelton Valley proper and go directly to downtown Shelton.
- Finish Line: All races conclude on the parade route in front of the Post Office.
- Junior Jog and Senior Walk: 1/4 mile junior joggers begin at 7th street and continue to the Shelton Post Office just prior to the Mason County Forest Festival parade.
Start Times
- 7:00 am: begins 7 mile walk.
- 8:00 am: begins 7 mile run, 2 mile run, 2 mile walk.
- 9:15 am: begins 1/4 mile junior jog with 1/4 mile senior stretch at 9:30 at Railroad and 7th Street.
- 9:45 am: awards at Registration area.
- 11:00 am: Mason County Forest Festival Parade.
Important Dates
- May 8: last date for reduced early registration fee.
- May 28: last date to pre-register.
- May 30: DOR registration with additional $5.00 fee for all run and walk participants.
- Check-in: for all participants begins at 6:00 am.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Goldsborough Creek Run/Walk.
