The August - Montana's Second Oldest Footrace

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2026
The Augúst, Montana's second oldest footrace, holds its 58th running in Helena on August 20, 2026. A 5K trail race presented as a minimalist fundraiser for local high school cross-country teams.
Thu 20 Aug 2026
5 kilometers

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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.

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