Race Course Services

Map of the Finish Line Services Area

Aid Station/Mile Markers

Water and sports drink will be available at 15 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 From the Finishline Area (for racers only)
Shuttle Bus Departure (Shuttle Buses from the finishline to the race starts are for runners only. These are not spectator 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.

Buses will depart the Bay Area Civic Center at:

  • 6:15 a.m. for the Half-Marathon Race with the last bus leaving at 7:00 a.m.
  • 7:00 a.m. for Cruisin' the Corridor 5K & 10K Races with the last bus leaving at 7:15 a.m.
  • 7:00 a.m. for the Full Marathon last bus leaving at 8:00 a.m.

    Shuttle Buses from near the Full Marathon Start Line (for racers & spectators)
    Shuttle buses are also available near the full marathon start. 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 with the last bus leaving the Sand and Gravel is at 8:30am sharp. 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.

    • NEW in 2011 Timing Technology Leaps Forward

    This year the CenturyLink WhistleStop Marathon & Half Marathon participants will experience a streamlined timing setup.
    New, this fall, runners will find their timing tag already in their race packet. Having the timing tag already attached to your bib, means riders will no longer be issued a separate timing transponder with an ankle strap. The new timing tag system will offer time and space savings at race packet pickup. Once you check in and receive your number envelope, you can grab your race bag and depart the packet pickup area to explore other festivities. As you exit, you still have the option of swiping the bib packet at a bib-check station, to confirm that you received the correct race number. Bottom line, this year there will be no need to fumble with finding the separate timing transponder at bib pick up or race morning.

    On race day the advantages of the new system continue. Your timing tag stays with you, it need not be returned. No more race morning scramble for the misplaced ankle transponder. No more cost of replacement if the transponder is lost. The new system will enhance your post race exit from the finish line chute. The exit will be quicker with a smoother flow of runners, as you do not need to stop, remove and return an ankle worn timing transponder.

    Recent technology has made timing tags smaller, and in this case, the timing process less intrusive. CenturyLink WhistleStop and White River Sports Timing welcomes racers to the latest development in silent sports timing.

    Remember, immediately after your finish, you will still have the opportunity to check your time at the White River Sports Timing trailer. Your bib number will be required for a timing slip print out. For complete race results consult the www.itiming.com shortly after completion of the day’s events.

    Finish Line Services

    • The following items will be available in the finishline tent for runners, Red 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.

    Questions? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions (pdf).