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 Half Marathon

The Half Marathon is a point-to-point run that starts in the town of Moquah at Moquah Town Park and follows the Tri-County Corridor, a former railroad bed, into Ashland. The crushed-limestone surface runs through wooded northern Wisconsin with a gentle downhill grade and fewer elevation changes than the full marathon. It finishes downtown at the Bay Area Civic Center on the Saturday of race weekend, and its soft, flat footing makes it a popular distance for personal records and for walkers.

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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 Half Marathon FAQ

When is the 2026 Whistlestop Half Marathon?

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

What is the time limit for the Whistlestop Half Marathon?

The time limit for the Whistlestop Half Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Whistlestop Half Marathon?

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 half marathon race plan.

What is the weather usually like for the Whistlestop Half Marathon?

Over the 12 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2014 to 2026), it averaged 43°F at the start and 49°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 3 of those years (2021, 2022 and 2023).

What was the hottest Whistlestop Half Marathon?

Of the 12 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 67°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2014, at 31°F.

What was the windiest Whistlestop Half Marathon?

Of the 12 years on record, 2023 was the windiest, with wind averaging 15 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2025, at 1 mph.

Whistlestop Half Marathon weather history

Based on 12 years of data

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46°F

L:43° H:49°

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25%

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Wind8mph

Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 Whistlestop Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	58°/67°	-	53°
2025 Whistlestop Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2025	32°/48°	-	37°
2024 Whistlestop Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	45°/50°	-	44°
2023 Whistlestop Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with late afternoon rain. 2023	48°/50°	Light	44°
2022 Whistlestop Half Marathon Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain or snow. 2022	34°/36°	Light	33°
2021 Whistlestop Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2021	58°/63°	Light	59°
2019 Whistlestop Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2019	35°/36°	-	27°
2018 Whistlestop Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	33°/38°	-	32°
2017 Whistlestop Half Marathon Becoming cloudy in the afternoon with late afternoon rain. 2017	31°/44°	-	34°
2016 Whistlestop Half Marathon Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2016	62°/63°	-	57°
2015 Whistlestop Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2015	46°/54°	-	43°
2014 Whistlestop Half Marathon Clear conditions throughout the day. 2014	31°/44°	-	31°