Helena Sun Run
The 11th Annual Helena Sun Run will take place Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Smith Elementary School (2320 5th Ave). Click here for the RunSignUp registration page. The goal of the event is to support clean energy and climate solutions in Montana’s capital city. This year’s event will help complete the fundraising for a 50-kW solar photovoltaic array at Smith School.
Donations can be made at the following link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/MT/Helena/HelenaRunfortheSun
The 1-mile starts at 10:00 (this event is untimed); The timed 5k starts at 10:30.
On-site packet pick-up opens at 9:00.
5k Course Map – one clockwise circuit, starting and finishing at the Smith School track:
1 Mile Course Map – THREE counter-clockwise loops around the Smith School track:
Commemorative swag item to the first 300 to register. Registration is FREE for kids 12-and-under!
For more information, contact Race Co-Directors Joel Harris (406-670-3319) or Patrick Judge (406-459-5838), info@vigilanterunning.org
2025 Sun Run, Photo by Gary Marshall, BMG Photos
2024 Sun Run, Photo by David Curd
2023 Sun Run, Photo by Gary Marshall, BMG Photos
2018 Sun Run