Mount Helena Run 2026 — Helena, MT

Date
September 26, 2026
Location
Helena, MT
Venue
Last Chance Gulch and Broadway
Start Time
10:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $40.00
Events
Mount Helena Run
Includes
Race Swag - To Be Announced
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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! Join us for the 50th annual running of this Helena classic on September 26, 2026! * No dogs and no strollers please.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Mount Helena Run 2026 — Helena, MT?

Mount Helena Run 2026 — Helena, MT takes place on September 26, 2026. The race is held in Helena, Montana.

Where is Mount Helena Run 2026 — Helena, MT held?

Mount Helena Run 2026 — Helena, MT is held at Last Chance Gulch and Broadway in Helena, Montana.

Where can I find hotels near Mount Helena Run 2026 — Helena, MT?

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