Gradual downhill start in rural Montana. Downhill trend continues through mile 13, then the marathon course moves into a hillier section to the finish. The Governor&#39;s Cup is looking forward to welcoming runners to Helena on June 13-14, 2025. Make plans now to come to Montana&#39;s capital city, enjoy one of the state&#39;s longest-running events, and do a little exploring while you&#39;re here.
Established in 1974, the the Governor’s Cup caters to families, recreational runners and elite athletes looking for a great way to exercise their competitive spirit and celebrate the benefits of a health lifestyle in Helena, Montana. Staged in the picturesque backdrop of the Treasure State’s capital city and its surrounding countryside, the Governor&#39;s Cup features the half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run.  Start and end your summer race season with half marathons in beautiful Helena, Montana. The Queen City Crown is a two-race series comprised of:
<ul><li>   Governor&#39;s Cup Half Marathon, Helena, MT -  June 14, 2025</li><li>   Just for the Helena of It Half Marathon, Helena, MT - Oct. 19, 2025</li></ul>
Both races must be completed in the 2025 calendar year to be eligible for results and awards. Runners must register for and pay applicable entry fees for each of the individual races. It is free to sign up for the Queen City Crown. 
To register for the Governor&#39;s Cup Half Marathon visit - <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/govcupmt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/govcupmt</a>
To register for the Just for the Helena of It Half Marathon visit - <a href="https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/JustForTheHelenaOfIt" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/JustForTheHelenaOfIt</a>
Runners must register for the Queen City Crown prior to the Just for the Helena of It race on Oct. 19, 2025.
Prize money for top men and women finishers will be based on the fastest cumulative time of both races. Prize money is $100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $50 for 3rd place.
Non-cash prizes will be awarded by random drawing of all Queen City Crown finishers. Drawing to be conducted following the 2025 Just for the Helena of It half marathon.

The Montana Governor's Cup Marathon

Post-Race Review/ Results

A gallery of photos taken during the 2024 Governor's Cup on Saturday, June 8.

Photos: 50th anniversary Governor's Cup marathon

Layne Ryerson won the 2024 Governor's Cup  in 2:29:03 while Mariah Bredal won the women's race in 2:48:21.

Governor's Cup 2024: Recap, results and reactions

A great experience for a Montana marathon

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results