Ashland, Wisconsin · Saturday, October 10, 2026
The WhistleStop Marathon & Half-marathon is a 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, and running event held on Saturday, October 10, 2026. It is located at 5th Street East in Ashland, Wisconsin.
Start your 2026 Brownston Blockparty Weekend off right and join us for the 3rd Annual Firehouse 5K!
In days of old, the Firehouse Bar hosted the Chief's Run - a killer 10K loop that remains a sweet memory for many Washburn locals and visitors. Now, after decades have passed, we've brought back the fun run, with a slight change to the route. Lace up your running shoes - we've mapped out an awesome 5k-ish course that starts and ends in front of the Firehouse. Run, walk, jog, skip, mosey...whatever suits your fancy, before celebrating with a well-deserved beverage at the finish line (and at the half-way "aide" station, too, if you'd like).
Whether you're a seasoned runner, you're just looking for a fun way to stay active, or you're hungover from the Firehall Dance and being dragged into it by a well-meaning friend, this event is fun for all!
To top it all off! A portion of every registration fee will go to support heroes of our community: the Washburn Emergency Services!
Women's Only 5K, 10K & 1 Mile!
GIRLS still just wanna have FUN!! And we are doing it here in Ashland, WI, with a race for every chick!!
On Saturday, September 12th, get your girlfriends together and come to Ashland dressed in your blingest best and walk, run, skip or jump in the annual Chick-uamegon 1-mile/5K & 10K walk/run. Race starts at 10am!!
This year we have moved the event to an earlier date hoping for warmer weather and paired it with the Muralfest, Car Show and Cornhole Tournament! A day packed with FUN!
This race is truly a FUN RUN!
Prizes will be given away to;
3 places for Blingest or Best Costume ( $50/$25/$25 in Chamber Dollars);
Best Dressed Volunteer ($20);
3 random drawings (each $20 in Chamber Dollars)
Welcome to the Tamarack Health WhistleStop Marathon and Half- Marathon! 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.
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!