Mount Helena Run

Helena, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Event details

The Mount Helena Run takes place on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Helena, MT. The entry fee shown is $30. Registration is listed to open May 1, 2026, with 200 spots available and a reduced fee for registrations completed before September 1. The edition is noted as the 50th annual running. The race start location is Birds & Beaselys on the Walking Mall. Packet pickup is scheduled the morning of the race from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Event rules state no dogs and no strollers.

Course and logistics

The event is a 9k (5.6 mile) trail race with about 1,300 feet of elevation gain and loss. The course includes about 1.5 miles on roads and more than 4 miles on single-track trail. The route ascends Mount Helena and returns to Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena. The course offers views of the City of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains. The listed start/finish area is Last Chance Gulch and Broadway, Helena, MT 59601. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 km
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