Just for the Helena of It

Name: Just for the Helena of It
Start: 2026-10-18
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Helena, Montana

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Helena, Montana, United States

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About the Event

Just for the Helena of It is a fall running event in Helena, MT put on by the Treasure State Runners, a local non-profit organization. The mission of Treasure State Runners is to fundraise through footrace events in the Helena area for nonprofits who foster the importance and pursuit of physical, mental and emotional health.

This year's half marathon, 10k, and 5k routes will highlight the beautiful town of Helena, MT and the surrounding area. 5k participants will be treated to a course full of our Montana big sky. The half marathon and 10k routes weave an out-and-back through Helena's most historic and scenic areas. Check out our website for course maps and more details. An after-race event will be held at the finish line. The fall weather in Montana can be unpredictable, so please come prepared to join the festivities in rain, shine, or snow!

This event has been strongly supported both nationally and locally over the past four years, raising a total of $121,000 for Helena charities. Join us in 2026 and help us reach out goal of raising $40,000 + for The Friendship Center and $10,000 + for Girls Thrive. Lace up your running shoes to support these amazing local nonprofits!

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$65.00

10K

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 6.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:45

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$50.00

5K

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 3.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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10:00

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$35.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Helena.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.9° / 15.0°

wb_sunny -1.4° / 11.3°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 7.7 /

water_drop 59.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.9° / 15.0°

wb_sunny -1.4° / 11.3°

air 7.7 km/h

water_drop 59.0%

About Helena

Helena is the state capital of Montana, in the Western Central part of the state. Visitors come to see Helena’s historic Last Chance Gulch, and its mansion district once home to Helena’s gold mining millionaires. The city has running or biking 75 mi (121 km) of trails and opportunities for rafting the mighty Missouri River or fly-fishing.