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WhistleStop Marathon
WhistleStop Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 10K event held in Ashland, Wisconsin. It was last held on October 10, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Ashland, WI
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 10, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Ashland, Wisconsin
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Flat rail-trail, gentle net downhill, ~100 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- whistlestopmarathon.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM CDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 213 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface; 322 ft gain, 755 ft loss (official course data); Boston qualifier
About the WhistleStop Marathon
A scenic fall marathon, half marathon and 10K run along a converted rail trail through the colorful forests of far northern Wisconsin near Lake Superior, prized as a fast, Boston-qualifying course.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston-qualifying; USATF-certified; popular for its fast, scenic fall-color point-to-point course
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WhistleStop Marathon: common questions
- When is the WhistleStop Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the WhistleStop Marathon held?
- In Ashland, Wisconsin.
- What distances does the WhistleStop Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K.
- How many people run the WhistleStop Marathon?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the WhistleStop Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the WhistleStop Marathon?
- Registration status as last checked September 25, 2026: open.
- What time does the WhistleStop Marathon start?
- 8:30 AM CDT.
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