10/19/2026
This Saturday, October 24th, our Halloween Tea will be happening at the same time as the Emma Crawford Coffin Races! How exciting! However, please keep in mind there will be ROAD CLOSURES AND LIMITED PARKING.
The City of Manitou Springs will implement several road closures and detours for the 30th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Residents and visitors are encouraged to avoid driving near downtown between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. due to significant traffic impacts.
Road Closures
9 a.m.–12 p.m.: Manitou Avenue closed from Old Man’s Trail to the Ruxton Roundabout. All side streets within this section closed one block before Manitou Avenue.
12 p.m.–3 p.m.: Manitou Avenue remains closed, eastbound traffic allowed beginning at Pawnee Avenue, with access via Pawnee, Deer Path, and S Path.
Parking & Transportation Options
Paid parking available at the Dillon Mobility Lot (134 Manitou Ave) with shuttle service via Mountain Metropolitan Transit: https://coloradosprings.gov/mountain-metro/page/manitou-shuttle
Free parking and $5 roundtrip shuttle from 1675 Garden of the Gods Road (Citizens Service Center/DMV Parking Structure) to Hiawatha Gardens, running 9 a.m.–6 p.m. every 15–20 minutes.
PikeRide will provide a free bicycle valet at Memorial Park (502 Manitou Ave) from 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Learn more: https://www.pikeride.org/
Rideshare drop-off and pick-up at Chase Bank, 484 Manitou Avenue.
https://emmacrawford.coffinraces.com/getting-to-the-coffin-races/
For event questions: Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce | Visit Manitou Springs https://manitousprings.org/ | [email protected] | 719-685-5089. For road closure or detour questions: City of Manitou Springs | Gillian Rossi | 719-685-2605.