Manitou 5K
Manitou 5K is a running race on October 10, 2026 in Manitou Springs, CO, with entry fees from $25 to $40.
- Date
- October 10, 2026 (79 days to go)
- Location
- Fields Park, Manitou Springs, CO
- Price
- $25–$40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
3rd annual Manitou 5K! Easier course this year! Come celebrate the natural and artistic beauty of Manitou Springs! Race starts and ends in Fields park. Follow the rolling creek, view the paintings, murals and sculptures along the way. The path is flat and accessible to all. Run/walk. Bring your family, bring your neighbors, bring your friends! See course map below. Chip timed by Pikes Peak Road Runners (PPRR). T-shirt designed by high school art student. All proceeds go to Manitou Springs School District and HS Cross Country team.
Post-race enjoy Kangaroo coffee, snacks from the Garden of the Gods Trading Post and quesadillas from the elementary school PAC team. Please bring your own water bottle to minimize waste. New this year, Stio will have a booth with give aways! Finalists to receive Manitou Brewery and Penny Arcade prizes. Awards to follow the final finisher.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
58°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ruxton Park, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manitou Springs, CO
Population
4,796
as of 2023
City Elevation
6,363 ft
Nearest Airport
COS
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Coming Up
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Manitou 5K
Oct 10, 2026