Friday, July 4, 2008
FIREWORKS ON RED MOUNTAIN
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
View from downtown Manitou Springs
This annual Fourth of July Holiday tradition is put on by the Manitou Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
BARR TRAIL MOUNTAIN RACE
7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Barr Trail on Pikes Peak
Contact: Matt Carpenter 719-685-5654
On the trail up the hill through the woods to Barr Camp we go! 9th Annual Barr Trail Mountain Race will be run on Sunday, July 17, 2005. Registration will begin in May of 2006. 100 percent of proceeds are donated to local non/profit and/or volunteer organizations and to five area high schools.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
PIKES PEAK INTERNATIONAL AUTO HILL CLIMB
4:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Pikes Peak Highway - 5 miles West of Manitou Springs
Contact: Race headquarters 719-685-4400
Race to the Clouds! Second oldest auto race in the U.S. this is the 86th year! Pikes Peak Highway to the top of Pikes Peak (14,110 feet). Entrance 5 miles west of Manitou Springs. Pre-race activities and qualifications in the days preceeding the race. Come join the excitement!
July 28, 2008 - August 3, 2008
2008 US Senior Open Golf Championship at The Broadmoor
The U.S. Senior Open will feature 156 of the world's best professional and amateur senior golfers (age 50 and over). Players expected to compete include:
- Honorary Chairman Hale Irwin
- Nick Faldo
- Greg Norman
- Mark O' Meara
- Craig Stadler
- Tom Watson
Ticket prices start as low as $20. Kids 17 and under are admitted FREE with a ticketed adult each day of the Championship.
2008 U.S. Senior Open Championship Office
One Lake Avenue,
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719-633-OPEN (6736)
www.2008ussenioropen.com
Saturday, August 16, 2008
PIKES PEAK ASCENT
7:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Memorial Park - Barr Trail
Contact: Pikes Peak Marathon Org. 719-473-2625 www.pikespeakmarathon.org
53rd Running of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon. Saturday run to the top of the 14,110 foot peak and Sunday run to the top and back down again. Race starts at Memorial Park in Historic Manitou Springs, 500 block of Manitou Avenue. Pre-Race expos and a Manitou Kiwanis Club sponsored all you can eat Carbo Feed Friday and Saturday at Memorial Park from 5-7 pm. Contact TCR/PPM, P.O. Box 38235, Colorado Springs, CO 80937 at 719-473-2625
Sunday, August 17, 2008
PIKES PEAK MARATHON
7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Memorial Park and The Barr Trail
Contact: Pikes Peak Marathon Org. 719-473-2625
53rd Running of the Pikes Peak Ascent and Pikes Peak Marathon. Saturday run to the top of the 14,110 foot peak and Sunday run to the top and back down again. Race starts at Memorial Park in Historic Manitou Springs, 500 block of Manitou Avenue. Pre-Race expos and a Manitou Kiwanis Club sponsored all you can eat Carbo Feed Friday and Saturday at Memorial Park from 5-7 pm. Contact TCR/PPM, P.O. Box 38235, Colorado Springs, CO 80937 at 719-473-2625.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
PIKES PEAK CHALLENGE
5:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Barr Trail
Contact: 1-719-574-1634
A unique fundraising event that encourages registered participants to experience the excitement and success of hiking to the summit of Pikes Peak. Survivors of brain injury, family and community supporters start their ascent at the base of Barr Trail in Manitou Springs. This magnificent 14,110 foot mountain crests the summit after 13.5 miles and 7400 vertical feet to the cheers of spectators and supporters. Come experience the challenges of this with survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their families. Fundraising proceeds benefit the Brain Injury Association of Colorado and Memorial Hospital's Think First for Kids Head & Spinal Cord Injury Prevention programs. Online registration will begin on June 1, 2007. Visit their web site.
Friday, October 24, 2008
EMMA CRAWFORD'S VICTORIAN WAKE
6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Miramont Castle, 9 Capitol Hill
Contact: 719-685-1011
In 1889 Emma Crawford came to Manitou Springs in search of her health. It was her desire that she would benefit from the crisp mountain air and Manitou Springs famous mineral waters. Sadly Emma succumbed to her illness and as she wished was laid to rest on top of Red Mountain when years later her coffin washed down the granite cliff. (See Emma Crawford Coffin Race and Parade listing for more details). Admission includes entrance into Miramont Castle, Victorian wake and among the other guests include Buffalo Bill Cody and his wife, Lillian Russell (aka Diamond Lil), Dr. Davis and of course the original Miramont Castle residents Father Francolon and his mother Madam Marie Francolon. The event is graced in pure Victorian splendor and you will enjoy Victorian food and beverage in the great hall. Space is limited and reservations are required. For pricing and more information call 685-1011 for reservations.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
EMMA CRAWFORD FESTIVAL - 14th ANNUAL COFFIN RACE AND PARADE
12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Downtown Manitou Avenue
Contact: Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau 719-685-5089 or 800-642-2567
Friday, November 28, 2008
VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS AT MIRAMONT CASTLE
11/28/2008 - 11/30/2008
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
9 Capitol Hill Avenue
Contact: Miramont Castle 719-685-1011
Enjoy the true spirit of Christmas at Miramont Castle and their Victorian Christmas celebration. For complete information call 685-1011 |
