Mount Helena Run 2027 — Helena, MT

Date
September 25, 2027
Location
Helena, MT
Venue
Last Chance Gulch and Broadway
Start Time
10:00 AM
Sunrise
7:19 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $40.00
Events
Mount Helena Run
Includes
Race Swag - 50th Anniversary hat
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Mount Helena Run takes place at Last Chance Gulch and Broadway in Helena, Montana on September 25, 2027. The trail running event covers 5.6 miles with a typical start time of 10:00 AM. Entry fees range from $30.00 to $40.00.

From the Race Organizer
Join us for the 50th annual running of this Helena classic on September 26, 2026! A 9k (5.6 mile) trail race. 1,300 feet of elevation gain/loss. About 1.5 miles on roads, 4+ miles on single track. Burn out your lungs busting up Mount Helena and see if your quads have anything left for the charge back down to historic Last Chance Gulch in the heart of downtown Helena. Views of the City of Helena, Prickly Pear Valley, and the Elkhorn and Big Belt Mountains. Packet Pickup is from 9:00 am - 10:00 am before the race. Race Start is at Birds & Beaselys on the Walking Mall Register before September 1 for reduced race fee! No dogs and no strollers please. **Race Swag only garunteed for the first 100 participants.

Course & Travel Notes

Mount Helena Run takes place on September 25, 2027, in Helena, Montana, at an elevation of 4,039 feet with a 10:00 AM start time, which is after the 7:19 AM sunrise. Helena Regional Airport is located 2.7 miles from the venue. September typically brings average highs of 73°F and average lows of 45°F in Helena, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 19% of days.

⛰️ 4,039 ft elevation☀️ Typically 73°F / 45°F · 19% chance of rain✈️ Helena Regional Airport (HLN) — 2.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mount Helena Run 2027 — Helena, MT?

Mount Helena Run 2027 — Helena, MT takes place on September 25, 2027. The race is held in Helena, Montana.

Where is Mount Helena Run 2027 — Helena, MT held?

Mount Helena Run 2027 — Helena, MT is held at Last Chance Gulch and Broadway in Helena, Montana.

Where can I find hotels near Mount Helena Run 2027 — Helena, MT?

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