WhistleStop Marathon & Half-Marathon
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WhistleStop Marathon & Half-Marathon
The Tamarack Health WhistleStop event is a set of point to point races held in Ashland, Wisconsin each October; the 28th edition is scheduled for October 10, 2026. The full marathon is USATF certified and designated as a Boston Marathon qualifier.
Runners follow the historic Tri-County Corridor Trail, a crushed limestone surface on an abandoned railroad bed. The route passes through the Chequamegon National Forest and runs past lakes, wetlands, historic trestles, farmland and dairy operations before finishing in downtown Ashland near Chequamegon Bay and the lakewalk. The full course has a consistent gradual downhill grade and typical cool fall conditions in northern Wisconsin.
The event includes community support and volunteer staffing along the course. Shuttle buses are used to transport runners from the downtown finish area to the various start locations. Packet pickup and race weekend activities are organized in the Ashland finish area.
Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles Full Marathon, point to point.
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon, point to point.
- 6.2 miles 10K, loop through woods and neighborhoods.
- 3.1 miles 5K, finishes downtown.
The races emphasize a soft trail surface, seasonal fall scenery, and a point to point layout that finishes in the town center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
