Queen City Crown
- Date Sat 13th June 2026 - Sun 18th October 2026
- Time 7:00AM MDT
- Location Helena, Montana
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Queen City Crown, a thrilling two-race series set in the picturesque Helena, Montana! Kicking off on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with the Governor's Cup Half Marathon, this vibrant event invites runners to experience the beauty of Lewis and Clark County while challenging themselves to complete two incredible half marathons. The second leg of the series, the Just for the Helena of It Half Marathon, will take place on Sunday, October 18, 2026.
Participants will have the chance to earn not only personal bests but also prize money based on their cumulative times across both races, making this event even more exciting. With $100 for 1st place and additional prizes for the top finishers, competition will be fierce yet friendly. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate the summer running season and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners in Helena. Register now to be part of the Queen City Crown and embrace the challenge!
Participants will have the chance to earn not only personal bests but also prize money based on their cumulative times across both races, making this event even more exciting. With $100 for 1st place and additional prizes for the top finishers, competition will be fierce yet friendly. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate the summer running season and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners in Helena. Register now to be part of the Queen City Crown and embrace the challenge!
Organiser's Description
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 2025 Just for the Helena of It half marathon.
* 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 2025 Just for the Helena of It half marathon.
Races
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Queen City Crown
Incl. Long Sleeve Tech Race Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM MDT)
Free
OPENS 01 FEBStart 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
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The Governor's Cup & Just for the Helena of It, Helena, 59601, MT, United States
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