WhistleStop Marathon & Half-marathon

The WhistleStop Marathon & Half-marathon takes place in Ashland on October 9, 2027. Four road distances are offered on the same day: the marathon (26.2 miles / 42.2 km), the half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), a 10K and a 5K. Start times are not specified in the information available.

With such a range, a whole family or running club can race on the same morning, each on the distance that suits their current training. The 5K and 10K call for a few weeks of consistent running, the half marathon about ten weeks with a long run building to 10 or 11 miles (16 to 18 km), and the marathon a full three-to-four-month training cycle. With no start time announced, it is wise to plan a throwaway layer for the start line and to check the schedule shortly before race day. When torn between two distances, the most reliable guide is the mileage actually run over the last six weeks, rather than how you feel in the moment.