Governors Cup Marathon

Helena, MT, USAJune 14, 2025
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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's Cup features the widest array of events offered at a Montana running event with a marathon, marathon relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K and Fun Run. The Governor’s Cup marathon, the oldest 26.2-mile race in Montana, is a USATF certified Boston Marathon qualifier and is home to the second-fastest men’s and fastest women’s times ever posted on Montana soil – 2 hours, 20 minutes, 35 seconds by Helena’s Jim Hatcher in 1982 and 2:45:59 by Helena’s Heather Lieberg in 2013. Source

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When is the 2025 Governors Cup Marathon?

The 2025 Governors Cup Marathon will be held on Saturday June 14, 2025.

Is the Governors Cup Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Governors Cup Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

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Early on Saturday morning, there will be hundreds of runners from across the nation hitting the pavement as the Governor's Cup will be under-way across the Helena area.

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Run Score: 8
Temp
69°F
Min/Max
60°/69°F
Dew
54°F
Days of Rain
0/2
Wind
7mph
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YearConditionsLow / HighRainRunScoreResults
2024
cloudy
58°/ 67°-
Run Score: 9
2023
cloudy
62°/ 71°-
Run Score: 8