
From the Organizer
Start and end your summer race season with half marathons in beautiful Helena, Montana. The Queen City Crown is a two-race series comprised of:
Both races must be completed in the 2026 calendar year to be eligible for results and awards. Runners must register for and pay applicable entry fees for each of the individual races. It is free to sign up for the Queen City Crown.
To register for the Governor's Cup Half Marathon visit - https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/govcupmt
To register for the Just for the Helena of It Half Marathon visit - https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/JustForTheHelenaOfIt
Runners must register for the Queen City Crown prior to the Just for the Helena of It race on Oct. 18, 2026.
Prize money for top men and women finishers will be based on the fastest cumulative time of both races. Prize money is $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $50 for 3rd place.
Non-cash prizes will be awarded by random drawing of all Queen City Crown finishers. Drawing to be conducted following the 2026 Just for the Helena of It half marathon.
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Queen City Crown
Jun 13, 2026