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This year the Governor's Cup celebrates its 35th Anniversary

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Governor's Cup exemplifies our commitment to healthy lifestyles. The event is an exciting weekend complete with and Expo, music, a fitness fair, and arts and crafts fair, and multiple race events. Plan now to be part of the Governor's Cup-a race with a history of fitness and fun that gets better every year!

Wednesday June 4
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Packet Pick-up
Park Plaza Hotel, Broadway and Park, Downtown Helena
Thursday June 5
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Race EXPO and Packet Pick-up
Park Plaza Hotel, Broadway and Park, Downtown Helena
Friday June 6
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Race EXPO and Packet Pick-up
Park Plaza Hotel, Broadway and Park, Downtown Helena
11:15 a.m. Caring Stroll
Gather at Hill Park on Fuller Ave.
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Fitness Fair
Sponsored by St. Peter's Hospital; Downtown Walking Mall
6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies, Pioneer Park
Features Special Olympics Gold Medalist Stuart Brownlow
Noon - 8 p.m. Arts and Crafts Show
Downtown Walking Mall
Saturday June 7
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. EXPO and Packet Pick-up
Park Plaza Hotel, Broadway and Park, Downtown Helena
Pick-up for non-Helena residents only, 7:00 - 9:00 a.m.
No Race Day Registration
5:30 a.m. Marathon start for casual walkers
Cruse Ave. and 7th
6:30 a.m. Marathon and Marathon Relay begin
Cruse Ave. and 7th
7:00 a.m. Half Marathon begins
Cruse Ave. and 7th
8:00 a.m. 10K Race begins
Cruse Ave. near 6th
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Arts and Crafts Fair; Walking Show
Downtown Walking Mall
10:00 a.m. 5K Race begins
Cruse Ave. near Chamber; extends South to Broadway
11:00 a.m. Special Olympics/Physically Challenged Event
Begins on Park Ave. near 6th
12:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony
Pioneer Park
Sunday June 8
8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m.
9:30 a.m.
Bicycle event start times
Begins at Park Avenue Professional Building parking lot;
Ends on Cruse Ave. near parking lot


Volunteers Line the Courses
They serve water, guide traffic, organize the crowds, and cheer on each passing runner. Races finish at the same downtown location where friends and family shout their support.

After the race, cool down to live music in Anchor Park while waiting for the awards ceremony. You can stroll through historic downtown Helena, enjoying an arts and crafts fair, great shopping, and good food.

Caring Foundation of Montana
Proceeds go to the Caring Foundation of Montana, a 501 (c)(3) organization supporting access to health care services for uninsured Montana children.

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The Governor's Cup exemplifies Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana's commitment to health and fitness.
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