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WhistleStop Marathon
WhistleStop Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 10K event held in Ashland, Wisconsin. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Ashland, WI
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 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
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 confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- 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.
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