
From the Organizer
3rd annual Manitou 5K! Come celebrate the beauty of Manitou Springs! Race starts and ends in Fields park. Run along the rolling creek, view the art along the Creekwalk, loop the beautiful parks full of murals, sculptures, disc golf, skateparks and more. The path is flat and accessible to all. Run/walk. Bring your family, bring your neighbor, bring your friends! See map attached. Chip timed by Pikes Peak Road Runners (PPRR). T-shirt designed by MSSD14 art students! All proceeds go to Manitou Springs School District.
Events
Weather
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
Population
4,796
as of 2023
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
June 11 - Beginner / Advanced @ Ute
7 miles away
The Springs Downhill Mile
7 miles away
Treat Trot Colorado Springs
7 miles away
Garden of the Gods Little Horn and Big Horn Kids Races
7 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Manitou 5K
Oct 10, 2026