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    Emma Crawford Coffin Races

    Emma Crawford Coffin Races

    Presented by Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at Soda Springs Park

    October 27, 2007

    Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): 5 out of 5 stars rating
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    Colorado Springs just doesn't have events like this, which is why Manitou exists! The 13th Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Race and Festival will be held Saturday, October 27, 2007. Beginning on Manitou Avenue in the town's National Historic District, Emma judging will begin at 12 o'clock, noon, followed by the Parade of Hearses and Coffins and then Coffin Races up the town's main street in the shadow of Pikes Peak. Emma Crawford lived in Manitou Springs at the turn of the century, arriving with the hopes that the famous drinking Mineral Springs would help with a cure for her tuberculosis. Sadly, in the summer of 1890 Emma died quite young, just before she was to marry Mr. Hildebrand, an engineer on the Pikes Peak Cog Railway. Her wishes were to be laid to rest on top of Red Mountain. Her heartbroken fiance and eleven other men began the arduous task her carrying Emma's coffin up to the top of Red Mountain. It took them all day, working two shifts to scale the 7200 foot Summit. In 1929, after years of stormy weather on the granite mountain the granite gave way and Emma's remains were washed down the side of Red Mountain. Emma was later buried in the Manitou Springs Cemetery in an unmarked grave. An official grave site was granted to her in 2004 to honor her life. Now every year in late October, Manitou Springs remembers this beautiful young woman who loved her town and her Red Mountain with this unique festival.


    • At-a-
      Glance

      • Venue Info

        Soda Springs Park

        Manitou Ave & Park St
        Manitou Springs, CO 80829

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets: Free

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        October 27, 2007

        Times:
        12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

      • Accessibility Info

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      • Member Reviews

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        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
          5 out of 5 stars rating "emma crawford coffin races"
          Review posted by: Kyle Morgan from Colorado Springs, Co., Oct 25, 2009

          It was a great time. The folks of Manitou Springs really know how to have a good time.

        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
          "manitou springs coffin races"
          Comment posted by: Kyle Morgan from Colorado Springs, co., Oct 25, 2009

          My wife and I went to the 2009 emma crawford coffin races for the first time and had a great time. We have been here since Feb. and love it. Manitou Springs Rocks!!

        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
          "Halloween fun!"
          Comment posted by: Shari Pichon from Colorado Springs, Oct 24, 2009

          Always the best Halloween party! It wouldn't be Halloween without the coffin races.

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      Reviews

      • Member Reviews

        Add review/comment

        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
          5 out of 5 stars rating "emma crawford coffin races"
          Review posted by: Kyle Morgan from Colorado Springs, Co., Oct 25, 2009

          It was a great time. The folks of Manitou Springs really know how to have a good time.

        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
          "manitou springs coffin races"
          Comment posted by: Kyle Morgan from Colorado Springs, co., Oct 25, 2009

          My wife and I went to the 2009 emma crawford coffin races for the first time and had a great time. We have been here since Feb. and love it. Manitou Springs Rocks!!

        • Event Name: Emma Crawford Coffin Races
          "Halloween fun!"
          Comment posted by: Shari Pichon from Colorado Springs, Oct 24, 2009

          Always the best Halloween party! It wouldn't be Halloween without the coffin races.

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    • What's
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      • Nearby Dining/Drinks

        • Mona Lisa - 733 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
          Phone: 719-685-0277

        • Savelli's Pizza - 301 Manitou Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 719 685 3755

        • Silver Saddle Motel - 215 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 800 772 3353

        • Stagecoach Inn - 702 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 719 685 9400

        • The Dutch Kitchen - 1025 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 719 685 9962

        • The Keg Bar and Grill - 730 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: (719) 685-9531

        • The Loop - 965 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 719-685-9344

      • Nearby Lodging

        • Silver Saddle Motel - 215 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado 80829
          Phone: 800 772 3353


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