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Aid Station/Mile Markers
Water and sports drink will be available at 13 aid stations including
one at every mile starting at mile 22 as well as the finish. Some aid
stations will include food. Every mile will be marked on the course on
a stand-up sign. Medical stations will be provided at mile 16 and the
finish line.
Course Closure
The times will be recorded for six hours for the marathon and the half-marathon.
This makes the half-marathon a very walker-friendly course. Services will
be provided for all participants maintaining this pace. (Approximately
a 13:30 pace per mile for the marathon or a 28 minute pace for the half-marathon.)
Shuttle Buses
Shuttle buses from the finishline area, at the Bay Area Civic Center in Ashland, will be available to all marathon and half-marathon registrants as well as all 5K and 10K registrants.
Shuttle buses will leave the Bay Area Civic Center area at 7:15 a.m. for Marathon
and Half-Marathon registrants and 8:15 a.m. for 5K and 10K registrants. All riders must display their bib as these shuttle buses are for race participants only. These are not spectator shuttle buses.
Shuttle buses are also available near the full marathon start. These shuttle buses are for racers and spectators alike. This shuttle bus is available to spectators as well as racers because Parking is NOT allowed at the Full Marathon Race start. Spectators who would like to watch the marathon start will be able to take a spectator shuttle. The shuttle will begin picking up spectators at South Shore Sand and Gravel at 8am. SSSG is located less than 1/2 mile west of FR242 on U.S. Hwy 2. FR 242 is the entry road to the marathon start. The shuttles will return spectators to their vehicles after the race start. Runners may use this shuttle, however there will be no packet pick-up at the shuttle and no return to SSSG after the race.
Finish Line Services
The following items will be available in the finishline tent for runners, PowerAde, Water, bananas, yogurt, cookies, and donut holes.
Medals for the full and half marathon finishers will be given out as you cross the finishline.
The Ultimate WhistleStop Finisher Shirts will be available inside the festival tent on the south side.
Race Results
A printout of your race result will be available near the finish line. This is a receipt like printout of your name, bib # and the time in which you completed the race.
Showers
Showers are available to the runners in the Bay Area Civic Center after the race. They will be open from 9am-4pm. Runners need to bring towels, soap & shampoo if desired.
Massage Therapist
Area massage therapists will be giving post-race massages. They will be giving the massages in the Bay Area Civic Center near the entrances to the showers. There will be a nominal charge for a 15 minute massage. Sign up sheets will be located near the massage tables.
Medal Engraving
Medal engraving will be taking place inside the Bay Area Civic Center. For a nominal fee you can have your time engraved on your medal. Extra medals will be available for purchase.
Race Photos
Race photos will be taken during the WhistleStop Marathon & Half Marathon by SIMS Photo. About one week after the race, photos will be available for purchase on their website. www.simphotos.com.
Post Race Newspaper with Race Results
The Daily Press, will post race results and pictures in the Monday, October 15th edition of their paper. If you are interested in receiving a copy of the race results paper please send $3.00 to The Daily Press, Attn: WhistleStop Results, 122 West 3rd St., Ashland, WI 54806.
(800)284-9484
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