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Governor's Cup Montana
Governor's Cup Montana is a marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K event held in Helena, Montana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, June 12, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- June 12, 2027
- Location
- Helena, MT
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, June 12, 2027
- Location
- Helena, Montana
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- govcupmt.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:30 AM MDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 46°F at the start, 91% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Governor's Cup Montana
A historic multi-distance road race in Helena dating to 1974, offering a marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and mile. It remains one of the state's largest and most established running events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- One of Montana's oldest road races (since 1974); features marathon through 1-mile distances
- Notes
- Long-running Helena race weekend.
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Governor's Cup Montana: common questions
- When is the Governor's Cup Montana?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, June 12, 2027.
- Where is the Governor's Cup Montana held?
- In Helena, Montana.
- What distances does the Governor's Cup Montana offer?
- Marathon, Half, 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Governor's Cup Montana?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Governor's Cup Montana?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Governor's Cup Montana?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $60 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Governor's Cup Montana start?
- 7:30 AM MDT.
- What is the course like at the Governor's Cup Montana?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Governor's Cup Montana?
- about 46°F at the start, 91% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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