When
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
Where
Last Chance Gulch and Broadway, Helena MT
Distance
About this race
Join us for the 50th annual running of this Helena classic on September 26, 2026!
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!
No dogs and no strollers please.
**Race Swag only garunteed for the first 100 participants.
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