Manitou 5K
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Manitou 5K
This event features two categories: a Manitou 5K for participants aged 19-110, and a Manitou 5K for those 18 and under. The race starts and ends at Fields Park in Manitou Springs.
The course is described as flat and loops through parks and along the Creekwalk. It passes by public art installations, murals, sculptures, and recreational areas like disc golf courses and skateparks. The route includes the Adams Crossing Bridge and passes a historic marker for the first race held in Manitou in 1919.
The event is chip-timed by Pikes Peak Road Runners. A race t-shirt is provided, designed by local school district art students. Post-race offerings include coffee, fudge, and quesadillas. Participants are asked to bring their own water bottle. All proceeds from the event go to the Manitou Springs School District. The event is organized by students, staff, and parents from the district.
The following items are not permitted: strollers, baby joggers, animals, bikes, trikes, earbuds, or headphones. Refunds are not offered. Bib pick-up begins at 8 AM in Fields Park, with an early check-in option available the evening before. Free and paid parking options are available, along with a free shuttle service starting at 6 AM. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
