Governor's Cup
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 6:00AM EST
- Location Helena, Montana
- Price $22.50 - $127.20
- Races 6 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 10km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting weekend of running at the Governor's Cup, taking place on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the beautiful city of Helena, Lewis and Clark, Montana. This beloved event, established in 1974, invites runners of all ages and abilities to participate in one of the state's longest-running and most scenic races. Whether you’re a family looking for a fun day out or an elite athlete aiming for a personal best, the Governor's Cup offers an impressive lineup of race distances, including a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Fun Run.
The Governor's Cup marathon is particularly noteworthy as it is the oldest 26.2-mile race in Montana and serves as a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier. With its stunning backdrop of Montana's capital city and surrounding countryside, this event not only promotes physical fitness but also encourages participants to explore the local culture and natural beauty. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration of health and community spirit in Helena!
The Governor's Cup marathon is particularly noteworthy as it is the oldest 26.2-mile race in Montana and serves as a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier. With its stunning backdrop of Montana's capital city and surrounding countryside, this event not only promotes physical fitness but also encourages participants to explore the local culture and natural beauty. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant celebration of health and community spirit in Helena!
Organiser's Description
The Governor's Cup is looking forward to welcoming runners to Helena on June 13-14, 2025. Make plans now to come to Montana's capital city, enjoy one of the state's longest-running events, and do a little exploring while you're here.
Established in 1974, the the Governors Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a great way to exercise their competitive spirit and celebrate the benefits of a health lifestyle in Helena, Montana. Staged in the picturesque backdrop of the Treasure States capital city and its surrounding countryside, the Governor's Cup features the widest array of events offered at a Montana running event with a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run. The Governors Cup marathon, the oldest 26.2-mile race in Montana, is a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier and is home to the second-fastest mens and fastest womens times ever posted on Montana soil 2 hours, 20 minutes, 35 seconds by Helenas Jim Hatcher in 1982 and 259 by Helenas Heather Lieberg in 2013.
Established in 1974, the the Governors Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a great way to exercise their competitive spirit and celebrate the benefits of a health lifestyle in Helena, Montana. Staged in the picturesque backdrop of the Treasure States capital city and its surrounding countryside, the Governor's Cup features the widest array of events offered at a Montana running event with a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run. The Governors Cup marathon, the oldest 26.2-mile race in Montana, is a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier and is home to the second-fastest mens and fastest womens times ever posted on Montana soil 2 hours, 20 minutes, 35 seconds by Helenas Jim Hatcher in 1982 and 259 by Helenas Heather Lieberg in 2013.
Races
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Marathon
Incl. $4.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$79.50
The point-to-point 26.2-mile adventure a USATF certified Boston Qualifier starts about 3 miles southwest of Jefferson City near the mining Ghost Town of Wickes, and features a moderate downhill start in a beautiful rural setting. Runners will encounter a demanding section of hills from Miles 16 to 20, and will face Cardiac Hill at the start of Mile 24. This marathon isnt your run-of-the mill course designed to make qualifying for Boston easy, but if you lock up a qualifier here, you certainly will be set up to run extremely well in Beantown or wherever your running takes you next. If you can handle Cardiac Hill, Heartbreak Hill shouldnt scare you. Visit www.govcupmt.com for links to course maps and elevation profiles. Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/marathon/ **There are no refunds for cancellation** -
Half Marathon
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$63.60
The 13.1-mile journey starts in Clancy and joins up with the marathon route less than a mile into the race. Runners will encounter a demanding hill section at Miles 3 to 7, and will face the aptly named Cardiac Hill at the start of Mile 11. Participants looking for a beautiful setting and a challenge will arrive at the finish line satisfied and hungry for more. The net elevation loss is 162 feet (4,272 to 4,110) and the cumulative elevation gain throughout the race is 638 feet. Visit www.govcupmt.com for links to course maps and elevation profiles. Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/half-marathon/ **There are no refunds for cancellation** -
5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (10:00AM EDT)
$32.50
The Governors Cup 5K course starts in downtown Helena at the corner of Cruse and Lawrence and finishes on the Capital Citys historic Last Chance Gulch. The challenging course features stunning views of Mount Helena, the State Capitol and other historic sites in the Capital City. Event web page, including course preview (video): http://www.govcupmt.com/5k/ **There are no refunds for cancellation** -
10k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$32.50
The Governors Cup 10K course starts in downtown Helena near the Holter Museum on Cruse Avenue and finishes on the Capital Citys historic Last Chance Gulch. The challenging course features stunning views of Mount Helena, the State Capitol and other historic sites in the Capital City. -
Marathon Relay
Incl. $7.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$127.20
The marathon relay will start at 6 a.m. and will follow the marathon course from Jefferson City to Helena with exchange zones located conveniently to allow teams to easily navigate between exchange zones using a single vehicle. -
Mile Fun Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (5:30PM EDT)
$22.50
For those not taking part in the Kids Marathon training program through a participating school (adults and children alike), you can register separately for the 1-mile Fun Run, which will be contested along with the Kids Marathon at Centennial Park at 5:30 p.m. Friday, June 7. This is a non-timed event.
Governor's Cup