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Governor's Cup Half Marathon (Helena) 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Governor's Cup Half Marathon (Helena) 5K at a glance

Typical conditions
75/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
12 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Governor's Cup Half Marathon (Helena) 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Waterfront, Mountain, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Governor's Cup Half Marathon (Helena) 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

What is the Governor's Cup Half Marathon (Helena) 5K course like?

Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes city and waterfront. Long-running Montana road race that has had community support and sponsors for more than 50 years.

What should runners know on race day for the Governor's Cup Half Marathon (Helena) 5K?

Course runs on Helena city streets with a finishing stretch up the downtown walking mall.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Waterfront
  • Mountain
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Community
  • Scenic Tour

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Past event: The listed edition date has passed.

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Course runs on Helena city streets with a finishing stretch up the downtown walking mall.
Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup and late registration Friday June 12, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Helena Downtown; race-morning out-of-town packet pickup also available.
Medal
Finishers receive a medal.

Course facts

Notable features
  • Long-running Montana road race that has had community support and sponsors for more than 50 years
  • includes a half marathon, 10K, 5K and mile run on the same morning

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 16°CTypical temperature
  • 18 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 75Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.