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Montana Governor's Cup

The Governor’s Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a scenic and top-notch event. Every year, thousands of runners from around Montana and the United States […]

Just for the Helena of It

Just for the Helena of It is an annual 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon race in Helena, MT. All profits from Just for the Helena of It will be donated […]

Montana Women's Triathlon

SWIM * BIKE * RUN/WALK Join this fun, beginner-friendly multisport event in Helena! The race starts at the Memorial Park city pool with a 500m swim (10 pool lengths-no deep water and […]

Don't Fence Me In Trail Run

The Don’t Fence Me In Trail Run is so much more than a race – it’s a grassroots celebration of community, connection, and Happy Trails. Don’t Fence Me In was […]

5k Beer Run x Lewis and Clark Brewing

Join us for a 5k fun run that starts and ends at Lewis and Clark Brewing! After crossing the finish line, celebrate with a local craft beer and awesome prizes! […]

10th Annual Helena Sun Run

A 5 kilometer run/walk (timed) and 1 mile (untimed) run/walk/bicycle parade starting and ending at Helena Food Share (1280 Boulder Ave). The purpose of the event is to support clean […]

Montana Governor's Cup

The Governor’s Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a scenic and top-notch event. Every year, thousands of runners from around Montana and the United States […]

Helena Septemberfest

About Septemberfest The 5th Annual Septemberfest is coming back to downtown Helena the weekend of September 12th, 13th, & 14th! Septemberfest is a FREE family event that takes place in […]

Craft beer week 5k x Lewis & Clark Brewing | 2025 MT Brewery Running Series

Join us for a fun-filled day of running, beer, and good vibes at Lewis and Clark Brewing. Lace up your running shoes – we’ve mapped out a 5k-ish course that […]

1K for United Way/Donut Fun Run – 2024 United Way Fun Fest

🍩🏃‍♂️ Donut Miss Out! 1K for United Way Fun Run! 🏃‍♀️🍩 Get ready for the sweetest race in town on October 19th from 11am-12pm! Whether you’re a pro runner or […]

Montana Women's Triathlon

MTWTri is a user friendly multisport event in Helena. It starts at the city pool in Memorial Park. The pool is a 50 meter outdoor pool with no deep water. […]

ExplorationWorks Gear Up & Ride: Community Bike Ride

Get your bikes ready! We’re hosting our first ever Community Bike Ride on Saturday, June 15th. The ride will feature various routes through Centennial Park, tailored to different age groups. […]

ExplorationWorks Gear Up & Ride: Community Bike Ride

Get your bikes ready! We’re hosting our first ever Community Bike Ride on Saturday, June 15th. The ride will feature various routes through Centennial Park, tailored to different age groups. […]

Just for the Helena of It Race Registration Event

Register for the Just the Helena of It Race in the Blackfoot taproom this Thursday 5-7pm. The race is October 20th in Helena with proceeds benefitting The Friendship Center.

York 38 Special

Thirty-eight miles along spectacular scenery, through the Big Belt Mountains, beautiful canyons, and three creeks!  This amazing ride includes varied terrain on gravel, asphalt road, and single track.  Challenge yourself or take it easy and enjoy the views!

Unravel the ScratchGravel XC

Hit the trails with one of Montana’s earliest mountain bike races of the season. With junior to expert-level races, this community event hosts riders from across the state. Get ready […]

September Fest Soap Derby

September 13:4pm – 8pm: Family Friendly Activities on the Pedestrian Mall Help us kick off the Septemberfest weekend! Starting at 4:00 pm there will be a soapbox derby car show on the […]

"Speaking of Running" with Mark Feig

We are so very fortunate to host Mark Feig on April 5th at the Lewis & Clark Library for our “Speaking of Running” event. Mark was an elite runner, friend […]

Don't Fence Me In Trail Run

Kick off the trail running season with us on Saturday, May 11, on Helena’s legendary South Hills trail system. This race began 24 years ago as a small gathering to […]

Governor's Cup 2024

For 50 years, the Governor’s Cup has sparked fires inside the bellies of numerous participants in the marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Kid’s Marathon and Fun Run. […]

Mount Helena Run For Justice

Join us for the Mount Helena Run for Justice on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The Run For Justice is a trail run (or walk) around the entire circumference of Mount […]

Montana: A Cultural Medley

Carroll College professor emeritus Bob Swartout will speak about Montana’s historical ethnic and social diversity, drawing from his book “Montana: A Cultural Medley.” Swartout’s book gathers enthralling stories from African […]

Frosty 5K

Stay active during the holidays with Montana Governor's Cup Frosty 5K

Helena Sun Run!

The Helena Sun Run is a fundraiser 5k run /1 mile walk starting and ending at Central School. The race is organized annually to raise money for a solar array […]

32:1 Premix Classic #7

Our next big event is right around the corner. This one is a must attend. @carsonbrown_910 highlights this event each year with his blazing fast skills on a 2-stroke. Who’s […]

Mega Monster Truck Tour

Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle Competition! Local drivers compete over jumps and against the clock in the Tuff Truck Challenge. Kids compete in oval Power Wheel races. Fun for the […]

Last Chance Stick Horse Rodeo

Start your Last Chance Stampede and Fair off right with the annual Stick Horse Rodeo! This beloved tradition returns with rodeo events just for kids Ages 0-12. Young cowboys and […]

2023 U.S. Barefoot Waterski National Championships

It has been stated that the best water skiers don’t need skis and the best are coming to Helena, Montana. USA Water Ski & Wake Sport and the American Barefoot […]

2023 U.S. Barefoot Waterski National Championships

It has been stated that the best water skiers don’t need skis and the best are coming to Helena, Montana. USA Water Ski & Wake Sport and the American Barefoot […]

2023 U.S. Barefoot Waterski National Championships

It has been stated that the best water skiers don’t need skis and the best are coming to Helena, Montana. USA Water Ski & Wake Sport and the American Barefoot […]

AMA Montana State Championship

Welcome to the 3rd annual AMA Montana State Motocross Championship!! This prestigious event is a AMA sanctioned event with points and AMA #1 plates awarded to the racers. AMA rules […]

West Mont Color Fun Run

Grab your favorite color marker and circle July 15th; we want to see you at West Mont’s first color fun run/walk to benefit individuals with disabilities. Our 1-mile, all terrain […]

Family Fun Fest 2023

Family Fun Fest is free and open to all area children and their families. Register today at sphealth.org/familyfunfest Activities include: A one-mile fun run: Warm ups start at 8:30 am and […]

The Mount Helena Run

This 5.6 mile (9 kilometer) course starts on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena. It quickly changes from urban running to mountain trail running in Mt. Helena City Park. […]

Run the CDT - Stemple Pass to Flesher Pass

NEAREST TOWN: Lincoln MEETING TIME: 1 p.m. DIFFICULTY: Extremely Strenuous ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 12.4 miles LEADERS: Zach Angstead & Erin Clark → Free to attend, but registration required Join Wild Montana […]

Run the CDT - Stemple Pass to Flesher Pass

NEAREST TOWN: Lincoln MEETING TIME: 1 p.m. DIFFICULTY: Extremely Strenuous ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 12.4 miles LEADERS: Zach Angstead & Erin Clark → Free to attend, but registration required Join Wild Montana […]

Run the CDT - Stemple Pass to Flesher Pass

NEAREST TOWN: Lincoln MEETING TIME: 1 p.m. DIFFICULTY: Extremely Strenuous ROUND-TRIP MILEAGE: 12.4 miles LEADERS: Zach Angstead & Erin Clark → Free to attend, but registration required Join Wild Montana […]

Great Divide Pond Skim

Join us at Great Divide for the End of Season Pond Skim! Live Music by the Trust Fund Hippies from 12:30 – 4:30pm Sun Deck BBQ First Pond Skim Run […]

Don't Fence Me in Trail Run

RETURNING SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023 This race began 23 years ago—what started off as a small gathering to grow excitement for open space is now a major recreation event for […]

Pre-Easter Grand Prix

Welcome to the Pre-Easter Grand Prix!! A fun race for all ages on a friendly 5-6 mile course. 45 minute races for all classes except youth that run 35 minutes. […]

Montana Warrior Run

10k/ 5k/ 1mi/ Trifecta supporting Impact Montana’s mission of helping service members, veterans, first responders, and their families to define their purpose, connect with health and community solutions, and strive […]

Impact Montana Warrior Challenge

Impact Montana is conducting the 7th annual Montana Warrior Challenge on Saturday, June 24th at Spring Meadow State Park in Helena MT. This is a family fun team race that […]

Mount Helena Run For Justice

Join us for the Mount Helena Run for Justice on Saturday, April 8, 2023. The Run for Justice is a trail run/walk around the entire circumference of Mount Helena. In […]

Santa 5K

Santa 5k is a holiday themed free 5k around HELENA’s downtown area to prompt holiday spirit. Fun non competitive running gathering. Costumes are encouraged but not mandatory. Meet at Ten […]

Crossroads Fitness Turkey Trot

Join us Thanksgiving Day morning for a fun Turkey Trot! Proceeds from the race will support Girls Thrive and Helena Food Share! 1k Fun Run, 5k, and 10k race distances […]

Zombie 5K Run

Are you a Zombie or a Runner? Join for a Zombie Themed 5K! You can either be a zombie or a runner! Zombies will be stationed around the track and […]

The Mount Helena Run

This 5.6 mile (9 kilometer) running/hiking race starts on historic Last Chance Gulch in downtown Helena at 10am sharp. The course quickly changes from urban running to mountain trail running […]

Supercross - Presented by Topdawgarenacross.com

Two Action packed nights of High Flying, Bar Banging Racing Action!!!!!! Racers From 4 year olds to the Pros you see on TV. Top Dawg brings the PNW best riders […]

Supercross - Presented by Topdawgarenacross.com

Two Action packed nights of High Flying, Bar Banging Racing Action!!!!!! Racers From 4 year olds to the Pros you see on TV. Top Dawg brings the PNW best riders […]

Soap Box Derby

EVERYONE, START YOUR NON-ENGINES! What more can you ask for to kick off the fall season? Calling all Soapbox Car racers! Registration is now LIVE for the 2nd Annual Septemberfest […]

Soap Box Derby

EVERYONE, START YOUR NON-ENGINES! What more can you ask for to kick off the fall season? Calling all Soapbox Car racers! Registration is now LIVE for the 2nd Annual Septemberfest […]

7th Annual Sun Run

Join SGCC and the Helena Vigilante Runners for their Seventh Annual Sun Run! They are fundraising to solarize the Bryant Elementary School. The 1 mile walk and bike parade will […]

2nd Race Weekend 2022 - RHG

Lets Goooo!!! Round 2 – Event by Dyllan Clifford & Nonprofit RHG – Ram It Into High Gear Sunday August 6th – MudBoggs Saturday August 7th- ToughTrucks Wrist band required […]

2nd Race Weekend 2022 - RHG

Lets Goooo!!! Round 2 – Event by Dyllan Clifford & Nonprofit RHG – Ram It Into High Gear Sunday August 6th – MudBoggs Saturday August 7th- ToughTrucks Wrist band required […]

Mega Monster Trucks

Monster Truck Racing & Freestyle Competition! Local drivers compete over jumps and against the clock in the Tuff Truck Challenge. Kids compete in oval Power Wheel races. Fun for the […]

Just for the Helena of It - Half Marathon & 5K

Just for the Helena of It is a new annual Half Marathon and 5K in Helena, Montana. Bring the whole gang to the family-friendly 5k and enjoy a course full […]

Family Fun Fest 2022

Don’t miss out on the fun! Register for FREE at sphealth.org/FamilyFunFest Fun, fitness and family come together at the annual Family Fun Fest, presented by St. Peter’s Health and Pacific Source […]

York 38 Special

Thirty-eight miles along spectacular scenery, through the Big Belt Mountains, beautiful canyons and three creeks!  This amazing ride includes varied terrain on gravel, asphalt road, and single track.  Challenge yourself […]

Last Chance Graveler - gravel bike race

Helena United Cycling presents the Last Chance Graveler, a benefit race for the Montana Cycling Lab and Montana Bicycle Guild. 93 miles. The Last Chance Graveler takes riders on an […]

18th Annual Blast from the Past - Car Show & Drag Races

18th Annual Blast from the Past Car Show and Drag Races Helena MT. Come check out some of the nicest cars and motorcycles in the Pacific Northwest. All proceeds from […]

18th Annual Blast from the Past - Car Show & Drag Races

18th Annual Blast from the Past Car Show and Drag Races Helena MT. Come check out some of the nicest cars and motorcycles in the Pacific Northwest. All proceeds from […]

18th Annual Blast from the Past - Car Show & Drag Races

18th Annual Blast from the Past Car Show and Drag Races Helena MT. Come check out some of the nicest cars and motorcycles in the Pacific Northwest. All proceeds from […]

Montana Enduro Series

Montana’s Premier Enduro Mountain Biking Series, brought to you by the Montana Bicycle Guild.

Montana Warrior Challenge

This is a team military style endurance race, where the teams get their operation order on the day of the event and navigate the physically and mentally challenging course together […]

Hurl Elkhorn Endurance Runs

Montana’s oldest trail ultra (established 1989). Held annually on the first Saturday in August in the remote, rugged, and wild Elkhorn Mountains near Helena, Montana. All three distances (50M, 50k, […]

Montana Women's Triathlon

The mission of the Montana Women’s Triathlon is to support and empower women of all ages, sizes, colors, and abilities to improve their lives through sport. MTWTri is a user-friendly […]

Montana Governor's Cup

This is the 49th annual Governor’s Cup running event on the second weekend of June in Helena, MT, featuring a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run. […]