“The Augúst” – Montana’s Second Oldest Footrace

Race start photo by David Curd, 8-21-25

The 58th edition of “The Augúst” will take place Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Spring Meadow Resources, 2850 Broadwater Ave (thank you to SMR for being such a generous sponsor of the event!).

RunSignUp Registration for this event typically opens May 1st at this link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MT/Helena/TheAugst

Here are the most recent results:
Results 2025

Photo of Dave Roberts by David Curd. Dave competed in the 2025 edition of the race, 60 years after competing in the first edition of the race (1965), where he finished second-place (image to the right). Dave would go on to win the race in 1968, as did two of his sons (Joe in 1993 and Tom in 1996). For his many running accomplishments and unwavering support of the Helena running community, Dave was recognized as HVR’s “Distinguished Vigilante” in 2023.


Results from prior years are available here:
“The Augúst” – History, Records, and Results

Race day check-in opens at 6:00 PM, near the start/finish at Spring Meadow Resources pavilion. This 5k trail run takes place mostly on dirt, and is very flat.

Parking is available on the NORTH side of the Spring Meadow Resources building (2850 Broadwater Ave), George’s Distributing, and at the nearby Spring Meadow Lake State Park:

History

In the summer of 1965, a small group of seven or eight high school kids paid a 50-cent entry fee to compete in the first annual “City Cross Country Meet.” The event was organized by Helena High Cross Country Coach Bill Gilbert, and took place at the “Lamborn Hill Course.”

While some things have changed – the event now takes place at the beautiful Tenmile Park trails, the entry fee is up to (a still very affordable!) $10, and electronic timing made its debut in 2019 – much has remained the same. The race still brings together runners of varying ages and abilities, all looking for a late-summer speed check and a friendly contest against each other and the clock. And the proceeds still support local high school cross-country programs. We hope you can join us at this year’s installment of Montana’s second-oldest footrace! 🙂

For more information, please contact: Patrick Judge, info@vigilanterunning.org, 406-459-5838.

Course Map

A sincere thank-you to our generous sponsors, and to the supportive land-owners who help make this event possible: