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Name: The August - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace
Start: 2026-08-20
End: 2026-08-20
Location: Helena

Helena, United States • 20 Aug 2026

The Augúst - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace

The Augúst holds its 58th running on August 20, 2026 in Helena, Montana. The event is staged at Spring Meadow Resources Pavilion, 2850 Broadwater Ave. It is organized as a 5 kilometer trail race on a course described as flat.

The event supports local high school cross-country teams as a fundraiser. Organizers present the race as a minimalist, no frills event without t-shirts, awards, or door prizes. The race is supported by volunteers and traces a long local tradition.

Distances and categories:

5K Youth (0-19), entry fee $10
5K Adult (20+), entry fee $20

Registration opens May 4, 2026 and closes August 20, 2026. The event is identified as a trail race and listed as Montana's second oldest footrace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Montana Helena

Race information

Website Registration

5 km

5k Youth (0-19)

5 km

5k Adult (20+)

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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