Mount Helena Run
Helena, MT
Sat, Sep 26, 2026
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When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
Last Chance Gulch and Broadway, Helena MT
Distance
Typical weather
42–64°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
51–70°F
dry
2024
52–73°F
dry
2023
47–76°F
dry
2022
43–75°F
dry
2021
49–83°F
dry
2020
46–58°F
dry
2019
44–69°F
dry
2018
38–67°F
dry
2017
41–62°F
dry
2016
41–75°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: September 26, 2026
- Location: Last Chance Gulch and Broadway, Helena, MT
- Race Type: 9k (5.6 mile) trail race
- Elevation: 1,300 feet of elevation gain/loss
Course Details
- Terrain: About 1.5 miles on roads, 4+ miles on single track
- Challenge: Burn out your lungs busting up Mount Helena
- Scenery: Views of the City of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains
- Finish: Charge back down to historic Last Chance Gulch in the heart of downtown Helena
Registration Information
- Packet Pickup: 9:00 am - 10:00 am before the race
- Race Start Location: Birds & Beaselys on the Walking Mall
- Early Registration: Register before September 1 for reduced race fee!
- Limitations: No dogs and no strollers please
Race Swag
- Availability: Race Swag only guaranteed for the first 100 participants
Further Details
- More Information: Visit here
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Sep 25 – 27, 2026.
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