Manitou 5K
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Manitou 5K
The Manitou 5K is a running and walking event held in Manitou Springs, Colorado. The race begins and ends at Fields Park, located at 114 El Paso Blvd. This marks the third edition of the event, which features a course that follows the local creek and utilizes the Creekwalk path.
Participants follow a route that passes through various public parks containing murals, sculptures, a disc golf course, and a skatepark. The path is characterized as flat and accessible, accommodating both runners and walkers. The course provides views of local art installations and the natural scenery along the water.
The event includes the following distances:
- 5K running race
- 5K running race (age 18 and under)
Timing services are provided by the Pikes Peak Road Runners using chip technology. Participants receive a t-shirt featuring a design created by Manitou Springs School District 14 art students. All financial proceeds from the event are directed to the Manitou Springs School District. Registration is open to the public with specific pricing tiers for adults and youth participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
