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Helena Sun Run
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Helena Sun Run

Helena, Montana, United States
Oct 03, 2026
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About this race

A 5 kilometer run/walk (timed) and 1 mile (untimed) run/walk starting and ending at Smith Elementary School (2320 5th Ave). The purpose of the event is to support clean energy and awareness of climate solutions in Montana's capital city. This year’s event will help raise funds for a solar photovoltaic array at Smith School.

The un-timed 1 mile event starts at 10:00 a.m., and the timed 5k starts at 10:30 a.m.

On-site packet pick-up opens at 9:00 a.m.

Sun Run swag available to the first 200 to register. Registration is FREE for kids 12-and-under!

Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Helena Sun Run. It's a fantastic 5K, 1.6K featuring a flat and fast course in Helena.

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Running

5k Run/Walk

Oct 03, 2026 5K 10:30 AM
$30.00
Open

1 mile Run/Walk

Oct 03, 2026 1.6K 10:00 AM
$30.00
Open

Weather Overview

These values represent the 11-year monthly averages for October in Helena.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (monthly average) 4.9° / Maximum temperature (monthly average) 16.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 1.6° / Maximum feels like (with wind chill; monthly average) 16.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (monthly average)
15.1
Precipitation (mm)
Average precipitation (monthly average)
1.7mm

About Helena

Helena Sun Run takes place in Helena, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.

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