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Race Overview
Join us on our beautiful marathon course that begins in Iron River, Wisconsin and finishes in Ashland, Wisconsin on Lake Superior’s south shore. The scenic fall backdrop will surround you as you run on a gradual decline towards the finish line in Ashland. Our fall marathon offers you spectacular views of the countryside, fall colors, and the most fun- friendly aid stations. It’s easy to see why the WhistleStop is the Upper Midwest’s best fall classic. Maybe you are trying to qualify for Boston, or you might be hoping for that Personal Record, or this may be a first long-distance event for you. Regardless the reason, the race staff, along, with our volunteer team, are here to support you from the start-line to the finish-line and thank you for choosing the WhistleStop Marathon!! We know you will feel the warm hospitality from our businesses and residents as you embark on the most Scenic, Fun, Fall Marathon, with the best volunteers!
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Whistlestop Marathon?
The 2026 Whistlestop Marathon will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.
Is the Whistlestop Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Whistlestop Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
Whistlestop Marathon Weather History
Whistlestop Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 46°, Average Low: 36°, Average High: 56°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 43° | 46° | 49° | 51° | 53° | 54° | 55° |
| Feel | 40° | 43° | 46° | 49° | 51° | 52° | 53° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 7mph | 8mph | 10mph | 10mph | 11mph | 11mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 39° | 41° | 41° | 41° | 42° | 42° | 42° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2025
Oct 11, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 29°, High: 63°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  40° | 49° | 55° | 58° | 59° | 62° | 62° |
| Feel | 40° | 49° | 55° | 58° | 59° | 62° | 62° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 1mph | 1mph | 1mph | 8mph | 10mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 38° | 42° | 44° | 41° | 44° | 44° | 43° |
| RunScore | |  | | |  | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2024
Oct 12, 2024
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 34°, High: 53°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  45° | 48° | 50° | 52° |  53° | 53° | 53° |
| Feel | 45° | 48° | 50° | 52° | 53° | 53° | 53° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | light | light | - |
| Wind | 1mph | 0mph | 3mph | 4mph | 6mph | 7mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 43° | 43° | 43° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 44° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2023
Oct 14, 2023
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 44°, High: 50°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 46° | 48° | 48° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 49° |
| Feel | 40° | 43° | 43° | 45° | 44° | 45° | 44° |
| Rain | light | light | - | light | light | - | - |
| Wind | 14mph | 13mph | 11mph | 8mph | 12mph | 12mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 43° | 43° | 44° | 44° | 44° | 45° | 42° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2022
Oct 15, 2022
Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain or snow.
Low: 31°, High: 41°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  33° | 35° | 35° | 36° | 37° | 37° | 39° |
| Feel | 26° | 27° | 27° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 32° |
| Rain | light | light | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 9mph | 10mph | 11mph | 7mph | 9mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 32° | 33° | 33° | 34° | 34° | 35° | 35° |
| RunScore |  | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2021
Oct 9, 2021
Clearing in the afternoon with rain clearing later.
Low: 54°, High: 76°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 58° | 61° | 66° | 69° | 72° | 75° | 76° |
| Feel | 58° | 61° | 66° | 69° | 72° | 75° | 76° |
| Rain | - | light | light | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 9mph | 8mph | 10mph | 9mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 57° | 59° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2019
Oct 12, 2019
Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain or snow.
Low: 33°, High: 36°, Light Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 33° | 33° | 35° | 34° | 34° | 34° | 36° |
| Feel | 23° | 24° | 26° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 27° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 15mph | 13mph | 12mph | 16mph | 13mph | 14mph | 14mph |
| Dew | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 30° |
| RunScore |  |  | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2018
Oct 13, 2018
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 22°, High: 49°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 34° | 36° | 39° | 42° | 46° | 48° | 49° |
| Feel | 30° | 30° | 32° | 35° | 39° | 41° | 43° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 8mph | 11mph | 14mph | 15mph | 16mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 31° | 31° | 32° | 34° | 35° | 35° | 36° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2017
Oct 14, 2017
Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with rain.
Low: 29°, High: 56°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 36° | 43° | 49° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 56° |
| Feel | 36° | 41° | 44° | 53° | 55° | 55° | 56° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 5mph | 11mph | 12mph | 11mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 34° | 39° | 37° | 36° | 34° | 35° | 37° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2016
Oct 15, 2016
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 55°, High: 66°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 65° |
| Feel | 61° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 64° | 64° | 65° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 13mph | 16mph | 15mph | 15mph | 14mph | 12mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 57° | 57° | 58° | 59° | 59° | 60° | 60° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2015
Oct 10, 2015
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 37°, High: 66°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 48° | 52° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 65° | 66° |
| Feel | 43° | 52° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 65° | 66° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 10mph | 12mph | 15mph | 16mph | 18mph | 18mph | 17mph |
| Dew | 42° | 42° | 43° | 44° | 45° | 46° | 46° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |
Whistlestop Marathon 2014
Oct 11, 2014
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 27°, High: 55°
| Time | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 36° | 43° | 47° | 50° | 52° | 54° | 55° |
| Feel | 34° | 40° | 43° | 47° | 52° | 54° | 55° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 4mph | 8mph | 7mph | 7mph | 7mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 31° | 33° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° |
| RunScore | | | | | | | |