Manitou 5K

Parking - There is free parking along El Paso Blvd and a parking lot across Beckers Lane near Mustang field, Maestas field.

Race-day schedule - Bibs available for pick up starting at 7am in Fields Park near the starting line.  Race starts at 8am.  There will be one heat.  Awards - Overall top 3 males and top 3 females, and masters (40 and over) top 3 males and top 3 females.  

Course info - Come celebrate the beauty of Manitou Springs!  Race starts and ends in Fields park.  Head east along the Creekwalk towards the bridge where the first race in Manitou was held in 1919!  Cross the bridge and return to Fields Park with an incredible view of Pikes Peak.  Continue heading west towards the mountains to Memorial Park, loop Memorial park, return along the Creekwalk downhill to a very speedy finish in the middle of the grass at Fields park.  Along this course you will see the rolling creek, the placard of the first Manitou racers, run around Fields park including the disc golf course, tennis courts, pickle ball and skatepark, view the creative wall murals along the Creekwalk, pass the pool and basketball court at the fitness center, view the Manizoo concrete structure, loop the large train model and get a peek at another wall mural inside the park.  Many additional statues and pieces of art to spot along the way.  The path is flat and accessible to all.  Run/walk.  Bring your family, bring your neighbor, bring your friends!  Please no strollers, baby joggers, animals, bikes, trikes, earbuds or headphones.  See map and course highlights attached below.

Toilets - There is a restroom and porta pottys in Fields park and porta pottys at the half way point near Memorial park.

Volunteers - This entire event is put on by MSSD14 students, staff, parents, with all proceeds going to the school.  Snack, drink, music and lively environment at the end of the race!  Come and enjoy!

Sponsors - We could not have done this without the support from the City and the Chamber!  We also recognize the Flying Eagle for making our race T-shirts!

Cancellation/refunds - Refunds are not allowed for this race.  We will run in any weather so please dress appropriately!  In the incredibly unlikely event that this race is cancelled due to unsafe weather or situations, we will have T-shirts available for pick up at an advertised time/place and hope you will still get out on a 5K run or walk when possible!  We sincerely appreciate your support of our schools, staff and students!