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Governor's Cup

Helena, Montana, United States
Jun 13, 2026
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About this race

The Governor's Cup is looking forward to welcoming runners to Helena on June 12-13, 2026. Make plans now to come to Montana's capital city, enjoy one of the state's longest-running events, and do a little exploring while you're here.

Established in 1974, the the Governor’s Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a great way to exercise their competitive spirit and celebrate the benefits of a health lifestyle in Helena, Montana. Staged in the picturesque backdrop of the Treasure State’s capital city and its surrounding countryside, the Governor's Cup features the half marathon, 10K, 5K and mile run.

Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the Governor's Cup. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Helena.

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Running

Half Marathon

The Governor’s Cup half marathon course remains in Helena for 2026, sharing the starting line with our mile, 5K and 10K events. The first three miles of the half marathon will be shared with the 10K course. From there, runners will head to South Hills Road, where spectacular views of the Helena valley await. The course will rejoin the 10K and 5K courses for a finishing kick up the walking mall. There will be no busing this year, and the half marathon is slated to start at 7:30 a.m. Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/half-marathon/ **There are no refunds for cancellation**

Jun 13, 2026 Half-Marathon 7:30 AM
$90.00
Closed

10K

The Governor’s Cup 10K course starts in downtown Helena near the Holter Museum on Cruse Avenue and finishes on the Capital City’s historic Last Chance Gulch. The challenging course features stunning views of Mount Helena, the State Capitol and other historic sites in the Capital City.

Jun 13, 2026 10K 9:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

5k

The Governor’s Cup 5K course starts in downtown Helena at the corner of Cruse and Lawrence and finishes on the Capital City’s historic Last Chance Gulch. The challenging course features stunning views of Mount Helena, the State Capitol and other historic sites in the Capital City. Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/5k/ **There are no refunds for cancellation**

Jun 13, 2026 5K 10:00 AM
$40.00
Closed

Mile Run

It's timed and it's going to be fast. Welcome to the Governor's Cup mile run, a quick course that is sure to create PRs and get people ready for the 5K or 10K later that morning. Or, folks can enjoy a nice morning jog or walk downtown with family and friends. The course begins at the traditional Governor's Cup starting line, and runners will sprint down Cruse. A short distance after Cruse and Broadway, runners will turn around and head back to Broadway. From there, its a left down to Last Chance Gulch and then a sprint to the finish line. Runners can sign up for either the 5K or 10K and add the mile run for just $10.

Jun 13, 2026 1.6K 8:00 AM
$30.00
Closed

Weather Overview

These values represent the 14-year monthly averages for June in Helena.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 8.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 23.2°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 6.0° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 23.2°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
19.8
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
0.7mm

About Helena

Governor's Cup takes place in Helena, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.

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