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Governor's Cup

Governor's Cup is a running race on June 12, 2027 in Helena, MT, with entry fees from $25 to $60.

Date
June 12, 2027 (261 days to go)
Price
$25–$60
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

The Governor's Cup is looking forward to welcoming runners to Helena on June 11-12, 2027. Make plans now to come to Montana's capital city, enjoy one of the state's longest-running events, and do a little exploring while you're here.

Established in 1974, the the Governor’s Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a great way to exercise their competitive spirit and celebrate the benefits of a health lifestyle in Helena, Montana. Staged in the picturesque backdrop of the Treasure State’s capital city and its surrounding countryside, the Governor's Cup features the half marathon, 10K, 5K and mile run.

Events

Half Marathon$60
10K$30
5k$30
Mile Run$25

Typical Conditions

It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.

Typical High

73°

Typical Low

48°

Chance of Rain

39%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Helena Rgnl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:34 AMSunset 9:21 PMDaylight 15h 47m

About Helena, MT

Population

33,126

as of 2023

City Elevation

3,825 ft

Nearest Airport

HLN

Helena Regional Airport · 2 mi

Time Zone

Mountain Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Governor's Cup, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

261

Days to train

Race
Governor's Cup
Date
June 12, 2027

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Governor's Cup?
Governor's Cup is a running race held in Helena, Montana on June 12, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Governor's Cup?
Saturday, June 12, 2027 in Helena, Montana at 100 S Last Chance Gulch. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Governor's Cup?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Governor's Cup

Jun 12, 2027

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