Getting to the Coffin Races

Plan Ahead

Expect Heavy Traffic

The annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races attract over 10,000 spectators. Arrive early, and see below for many ways to get to the races. Be aware of road closures from 9am–3pm—maps below.

The day’s schedule is:​

  • Fan Zone at 10am (walk up Manitou Ave, meet coffin racing teams, check out vendors, buy Emma Crawford merch, etc.)
  • Music on the Street Stage at 10:30am with Roma Ransom
  • Soda Springs Park opens at 11am with vendors and food trucks
  • Parade at 12pm—here’s where we’d love for you to be a main feature/attraction!
  • Coffin Races begin at 12:45pm
  • After Party & Awards at 2pm in Soda Springs Park, with music by Mighty Holler ​

Park for Free & Take Shuttle

Cash only for $5 shuttle (ATMs across Garden of the Gods Road). Park at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road—The DMV Parking Structure—and ride one of the shuttles that run continuously from 9 am–6 pm on race day for $5 cash round trip (kids 12 and under ride free). It will drop off/pick up from Hiawatha Gardens at 10 Old Mans Trail, 1 block from Downtown Manitou Springs.

Shuttles run continuous route and will arrive approximately every 15–20 minutes.​

Metro Bus

Mountain Metropolitan Transit and the City of Manitou Springs implemented zero-fare service along the entire Route 3 corridor connecting Downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City, and Manitou Springs. 

Take the Mountain Metro #3 Bus from Downtown Colorado Springs or Old Colorado City for FREE! Buses run every 30 minutes and stop just a short walk from the races. 

Bike to the Races!

Pike Ride logoPikeRide (electric bike share) is offering a FREE bicycle valet located on the west side of Memorial Park—502 Manitou Avenue—from 9 am until 6 pm.

Ride your bike or a PikeRide to the event, leave it with our bike valet for free, and enjoy all festivities knowing your bike is safe and secure.

Cycling is encouraged! Bring your bike or a PikeRide ebike, get a free drink token for the after party!

Please retrieve your bike before 6:00 P.M. 

Park & Support Manitou Springs High School Wrestling

Park for only $10 per space while supporting Manitou High School’s Wrestling Program. Head to 401 El Monte Place, and a high school student will park your car and take your $10 (cash only).

Road Closures on Race Day

Map of the Race Course