Governor's Cup
Race Date
Jun 13, 2026
Location
Helena, MT
The Experience
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.
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
100 S Last Chance Gulch, Helena, MT, 59601
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+2.40 m
Separation
58.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MT18001MF · Expires 2028 · Governor's Cup Half Marathon
Net uphill grade — expect a more challenging race. Point-to-point course layout.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:12:35
10:07/mi
Winning Time
1:13:21
5:36/mi
Finishers (2025)
274
States Represented
20 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:51:53
MEDIAN
2:12:35
SLOWER 25%
2:41:27
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
49°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.0"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
48%
Humidity
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