Run among the gorgeous mountains and rolling backcountry roads of the Helena Valley at Montana’s Governor’s Cup Half Marathon, which also features a full marathon, marathon relay, a 10K and 5K, and a kids’ marathon on weekend that draws thousands of runners out from around the region each year.
Governor’s Cup Marathon Half Marathon 10k & 5k
Date
Jun 14, 2025
Starting Time
7:00 AM
Course
Road
Fees
$70
Location
Helena
Participants
100-500
Terrain
Some Hills
Environment
Small Town
Temperature
High: 73°
/ Low: 46°
Overview
Course Description
The Governor’s Cup half marathon course is a 13.1-mile journey starting in Clancy and joining up with the marathon route less than a mile into the race. Runners will encounter a demanding hill section at Miles 3 to 7, and will face the aptly named Cardiac Hill at the start of Mile 11. Participants looking for a beautiful setting and a challenge will arrive at the finish line satisfied and hungry for more. The net elevation loss is 162 feet (4,272 to 4,110) and the cumulative elevation gain throughout the race is 638 feet.
