Mild 58°F temps at gun time mean comfortable early miles without overheating risk. Temps will climb significantly to 82°F by later miles, so expect fading conditions as the race progresses. Moderate winds around 17mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course.

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About the Whistlestop 10K

The 10K is a point-to-point race that covers the final miles of the marathon and half marathon route into Ashland. It starts on the Tri-County Corridor rail-trail in the woods, runs through residential neighborhoods and finishes downtown near the old Depot. The course is flat and a common first step up from the 5K, held on the Saturday of race weekend.

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Race weekend

Saturday, October 10

8:30 AMMarathon (26.2 mi)8:30 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)

8:30 AM10K (6.2 mi)

8:30 AM5K (3.1 mi)

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Whistlestop 10K FAQ

When is the 2026 Whistlestop 10K?

The 2026 Whistlestop 10K will be held on Saturday October 10, 2026.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Whistlestop 10K?

The forecast calls for a high of 82°F and a low of 56°F with a 0% chance of rain. Check our detailed hourly forecast above for the best 10K race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Whistlestop 10K?

Over the 12 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2014 to 2026), it averaged 43°F at the start and 46°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2021, 2022 and 2023).

What was the hottest Whistlestop 10K?

Of the 12 years on record, 2016 was the warmest, reaching 63°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2014, at 31°F.

What was the windiest Whistlestop 10K?

Of the 12 years on record, 2019 was the windiest, with wind averaging 16 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2024, at 2 mph.

Whistlestop 10K weather history

Based on 12 years of data

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44°F

L:43° H:46°

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25%

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Wind7mph

Dew40°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Whistlestop 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	58°/61°	-	52°
2025 Whistlestop 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	32°/40°	-	34°
2024 Whistlestop 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/48°	-	43°
2023 Whistlestop 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2023	48°/48°	Light	45°
2022 Whistlestop 10K Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain or snow. 2022	34°/34°	Light	33°
2021 Whistlestop 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2021	58°/59°	Light	58°
2019 Whistlestop 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	35°/36°	-	27°
2018 Whistlestop 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	33°/35°	-	32°
2017 Whistlestop 10K Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2017	31°/36°	-	32°
2016 Whistlestop 10K Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	62°/63°	-	57°
2015 Whistlestop 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	46°/49°	-	42°
2014 Whistlestop 10K Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	31°/38°	-	30°