Mount Helena Run
About this race
A 9k (5.6 mile) trail race. 1,300 feet of elevation gain/loss. About 1.5 miles on roads, 4+ miles on single track. Burn out your lungs busting up Mount Helena and see if your quads have anything left for the charge back down to historic Last Chance Gulch in the heart of downtown Helena. Views of the City of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains.
Packet Pickup is from 9:00 am - 10:00 am before the race. Race Start is at Birds & Beaselys on the Walking Mall
Register before September 1 for reduced race fee!
Join us for the 50th annual running of this Helena classic on September 26, 2026!
*No dogs and no strollers please.
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Mount Helena Run
Join the Helena Vigilante Runners (HVR) for the 50th anniversary of this classic trail race at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 26, 2026! Packet Pickup is from 9:00 am - 10:00 am before the race. Race Start is at Birds & Beaselys on the Walking Mall For more details, information on registering, etc., please see the race website: http://vigilanterunning.org/our-events/mount-helena-run/
Typical race-day weather
Based on 11 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Helena.
About Helena
Mount Helena Run takes place in Helena, Montana, United States. The local timezone is America/Denver.
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