The Governor’s Cup is recruiting volunteers to serve as course guards on Saturday June 14, 2025 in Helena. This important role helps keep runners safe along the race. It is the race’s greatest area of need.
Volunteer shifts can be as short as 1-2 hours.
Governor's Cup Volunteer Registration
It takes more than 250 volunteers each year to make the Governor's Cup a success. This includes more than 140 course guards. Course guards play an important role, as they keep our runners safe and provide a bit of motivation as well.
Below is some important information on being a course guard for the 2024 Governor's Cup on June 14. If you have additional questions, please contact Dave Hartman at (406) 273-1847. Thank you so much for considering volunteering to be a course guard.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER
•Course guards need to be 18.
•Families can bring their children, but they must stay on the sidewalk. They can't stop traffic.
•All volunteers will receive an orange vest, stop sign, bottled water, and instructions.
•Course guards will receive a $5 gift card to 1889 Coffee House.
•Volunteer times are an estimate. You will be released from your post by the course sweeper.
•Course guards can bring a friend and do shifts, if that is easier.
COURSE GUARD MATERIALS PICKUP
Friday, June 13
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
DoubleTree by Hilton Downtown Helena
Dave Hartman will have a table in the packet pickup area where you will receive your traffic sign, vest and coffee card! Contact him at (406) 273-1847 or dave_hartman@bcbsmt.com.
