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**
Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/half-marathon/
**There are no refunds for cancellation**
Open to ages 12+.
- Start Time:
- 7:30am MDT
- Price:
- $60.00 Race Fee + $3.60 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $70.00 after January 1, 2026 at 11:59pm MST
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | January 1, 2026, 11:59pm MST | $60.00 Race Fee + $3.60 SignUp Fee |
| January 2, 2026, 12:00am MST | April 6, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $70.00 Race Fee + $4.20 SignUp Fee |
| April 7, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 1, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $80.00 Race Fee + $4.80 SignUp Fee |
| June 2, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 12, 2026, 5:00pm MDT | $90.00 Race Fee + $5.40 SignUp Fee |
Multi-Person Pricing for Half Marathon
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Group Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | June 13, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | Family & Friends Discount (4 - 6 Registrants) | $5.00 Discount per Registrant |
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.
- Start Time:
- 9:00am MDT
- Price:
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $35.00 after April 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | April 6, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
| April 7, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 1, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee |
| June 2, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 12, 2026, 5:42pm MDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee |
Multi-Person Pricing for 10K
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Group Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | June 13, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | Family & Friends Discount (4 - 6 Registrants) | $5.00 Discount per Registrant |
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**
Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/5k/
**There are no refunds for cancellation**
- Start Time:
- 10:00am MDT
- Price:
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $35.00 after April 6, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | April 6, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
| April 7, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 1, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $35.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee |
| June 2, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 12, 2026, 5:50pm MDT | $40.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee |
Multi-Person Pricing for 5k
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Group Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | June 13, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | Family & Friends Discount (4 - 6 Registrants) | $5.00 Discount per Registrant |
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.
Runners can sign up for either the 5K or 10K and add the mile run for just $10.
- Start Time:
- 8:00am MDT
- Registration Limit:
- 497 spots left.
- Price:
- $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
- Registration:
- Price increases to $30.00 after June 1, 2026 at 11:59pm MDT
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | June 1, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | $25.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
| June 2, 2026, 12:00am MDT | June 12, 2026, 5:50pm MDT | $30.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee |
Multi-Person Pricing for Mile Run
| Registration Starting | Registration Ending | Group Type | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025, 12:00am MDT | June 13, 2026, 11:59pm MDT | Family & Friends Discount (4 - 6 Registrants) | $5.00 Discount per Registrant |
This is a service fee for processing your registration. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
