Explore the full and half marathon course maps to get a feel for the WhistleStop experience. Each map has locations, distance between stations and helpful markers for mile locations and aid stations. Whether you’re planning your pace or cheering from the sidelines, the course maps offer a clear look at race day from start to finish.
Full Service Aid Stations
WhistleStop Full Marathon: Racers are encouraged to take the shuttle buses from the designated finish line area at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave West, on Saturday morning prior to the race to the start lines. We DO NOT bus runners back to these start lines after the race.
However if you have spectators willing to drive you to the start, please follow these guidelines:
Full Service Aid Stations
WhistleStop Half-Marathon: Racers are encouraged to take the shuttle buses from the designated finish line area at the Bay Area Civic Center, 320 4th Ave West, on Saturday morning prior to the race to the start lines. We DO NOT bus runners back to these start lines after the race.
WhistleStop Half-Marathon Start Line: Moquah Town Park, 23700 Pilsen Hall Rd, Ashland, and race start. This area has ample parking and is a great place for spectators to watch the race start and see the runners again as they loop around on mile 3. Reminder: there is no shuttle bus back to this parking area after the race.
The 5K/10K Race takes place at the tail end of the Full & Half-Marathon. The race starts on the corridor, and runs through woods and neighborhoods and finishes in front of the Depot building.
We do not have a map of the course because the start lines are in private driveways.
While there is ample parking within 2 blocks of the Bay Area Civic Center and available on the side streets in Ashland, we ask that you not park on Main Street. Please leave this for shoppers. Parking is available at the following spots after 5pm on Friday, October 9, and all day on Saturday, October 10:
