The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace
The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace is a trail running and running race on August 20, 2026 in Helena, MT, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
- Date
- August 20, 2026 (28 days to go)
- Location
- 2850 Broadwater Ave, Helena, MT
- Price
- $10–$20
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
58th running of "The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace." 5k trail run - flat & fast! Starts at 7:00 PM at Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion (2850 Broadwater Ave). $10 entry fee for youth (0-19), $20 for adults (20+). Fundraiser for local high school cross-country teams. This is the ultimate, minimalist, no frills race – who needs t-shirts, awards, or door prizes, when you can have fast times, accurate results, friendly volunteers, loads of tradition, and a warm feeling for supporting a worthy cause?
Contact: Patrick Judge, 406/459-5838, info@vigilanterunning.org
“au-gúst - adj. marked by majestic dignity or grandeur” - Webster
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
84°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Helena Rgnl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
28
Days to train
- Race
- The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace
- Date
- August 20, 2026
- Location
- 2850 Broadwater Ave, Helena, MT
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
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.
Coming Up
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The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace
Aug 20, 2026