About the Just for the Helena of It
The courses here move through Helena's historic and scenic streets, with the longer distances running out and back through the parts of town that show the city off best. The shorter option stays open to the sky in a way that feels distinctly Montana. The kids fun run loops near the finish, so families can watch from one spot. Fall weather here can mean anything, so dress in layers.
The race is put on by a local running club that channels entry fees toward Helena charities. There is a post-race gathering at the finish line. The organizers flag the weather plainly: rain, snow, and sunshine are all possible on the same morning, sometimes in the same hour.
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Finish-Time Stats
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
13.1 Miles · 2025 results
218finishers
1:14:26winner
2:12:38median
3:43:55cutoff
Top 3: Peyton Summers (1:14:26) · Aydin Jackson (1:18:53) · Zach Coccoli (1:21:33)
3.1 Miles · 2025 results
201finishers
19:04winner
39:10median
1:18:20cutoff
Top 3: Graham Coleman (19:04) · Michael McCafferty (19:31) · Erik Makus (19:34)
6.2 Miles · 2025 results
94finishers
34:06winner
1:01:02median
1:43:37cutoff
Top 3: Ciaran Molloy (34:06) · Dylan Weinand (37:37) · Sam Sova (42:25)
The Just for the Helena of It has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
13.1 Miles10/18/2026 09:00$85
6.2 Miles10/18/2026 09:45$70
3.1 Miles10/18/2026 10:00$55
1 Mile10/18/2026 12:00$35
13.1 Miles10/18/2026 00:00$95
6.2 Miles10/18/2026 00:00$80
3.1 Miles10/18/2026 00:00$65
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