Mount Helena Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
- Distance
- Mount Helena Run
From the Organizer
A 9k (5.6 mile) trail race. 1,300 feet of elevation gain/loss. About 1.5 miles on roads, 4+ miles on single track. Burn out your lungs busting up Mount Helena and see if your quads have anything left for the charge back down to historic Last Chance Gulch in the heart of downtown Helena. Views of the City of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains.
Packet Pickup is from 9:00 am - 10:00 am before the race. Race Start is at Birds & Beaselys on the Walking Mall
Register before September 1 for reduced race fee!
Join us for the 50th annual running of this Helena classic on September 26, 2026!
*No dogs and no strollers please.
Events
Weather
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
69°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Helena Rgnl Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Helena, MT
Population
33,126
as of 2023
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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110
Days to train
- Race
- Mount Helena Run
- Date
- September 26, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Mount Helena Run?
- Mount Helena Run is a running race held in Helena, Montana on September 26, 2026. 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 Mount Helena Run?
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Helena, Montana at Last Chance Gulch and Broadway, Helena, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Mount Helena Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Mount Helena Run
Sep 26, 2026