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.
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 13.1 Miles
Type — Running
07:30
$60.00
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 6.22 Miles
Type — Running
09:00
$30.00
Jun 13, 2026
Distance — 3.11 Miles
Type — Running
10:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Helena.
Helena is the state capital of Montana, in the Western Central part of the state. Visitors come to see Helena’s historic Last Chance Gulch, and its mansion district once home to Helena’s gold mining millionaires. The city has running or biking 75 mi (121 km) of trails and opportunities for rafting the mighty Missouri River or fly-fishing.
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location_on Helena, Montana, US
calendar_today Jul 12, 2026
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