The Emma Crawford Coffin Races will take place on Saturday, October 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Manitou Springs.
The races are named after the late Emma Crawford, who is buried on the Red Mountain nearby. Crawford’s coffin was washed away years after her burial, and she supposedly still haunts the mountain to this day.
After two years of cancellations due to COVID-19, the event returned in 2022.
Emma Crawford Coffin Races return to Manitou Springs
Race Day Events
Starting at 10 a.m., the fan zone and VIP seating will open, followed by the parade of hearses and coffins at noon. The races will begin around 1 p.m. and conclude around 2:30 p.m.
An awards ceremony will take place in Soda Springs Park starting at 3 p.m.
Closures
From 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Manitou Avenue will be closed from Old Mans Trail to the Ruxton Roundabout. All sides streets in the area will be closed one block from Manitou Avenue.
Starting at noon, eastbound traffic will be allowed at the following streets:
- Pawnee Avenue
- Deer Path Avenue
- S Path