Queen City Crown
- Date
- June 13 – October 18, 2026
- Distance
- Queen City Crown
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:
- Governor's Cup Half Marathon, Helena, MT - June 13, 2026
- Just for the Helena of It Half Marathon, Helena, MT - Oct. 18, 2026
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.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
66°
Low
42°
Conditions
Chance light rain then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
33%
Wind
1 to 10 mph
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?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Queen City Crown, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
5
Days to train
- Race
- Queen City Crown
- Date
- June 13 – October 18, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Helena, MT
Governor's Cup
Less than a mile away
The Divide Trail Race
54 miles away
The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace
Less than a mile away
Mount Helena Run
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Queen City Crown?
- Queen City Crown is a running race held in Helena, Montana on June 13, 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 Queen City Crown?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Helena, Montana at The Governor's Cup & Just for the Helena of It, Helena, MT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Queen City Crown?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Queen City Crown
Jun 13, 2026