Manitou Springs Emma Crawford Coffin Races

03/23/2026

The 32nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races are calling on our creative community! Submit your design for the official commemorative T-shirt and be part of one of Manitou Springs’ most iconic traditions.

The winner receives:
• $100 cash
• Your design on the official Coffin Races T-shirt
• 2 VIP tickets to the event
• Recognition on race day
• Bragging rights

Submissions are open now through July 24th.

Community voting: August 3rd – August 21st.

Submit your design here:
manitousprings.org/coffin-race-t-shirt-entry/

03/02/2026

Coffin Races in March? Yes, please.

Get those tickets today! ⚰️💀

12/15/2025

Aww, yeah! The Emma Crawford Coffin Races are up for an EV Award, and the best part?

🗳️ You can vote once a day, every day, until December 31! That’s a lot of chances to show your Manitou love.

👉 Cast your daily vote here:
https://tinyurl.com/votecoffinraces

We’re racing for Best Festival! 🏁⚰️
The Emma Crawford Coffin Races are up for an EV Award, and the best part?

🗳️ You can vote once a day, every day, until December 31!
That’s a lot of chances to show your Manitou love.

👉 Cast your daily vote here:
https://tinyurl.com/votecoffinraces

10/27/2025

10/27/2025

10/26/2025

Thousands of people lined the streets yesterday to cheer on racers at the 31st Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Racers. Participants were in top form with an array of creative costumes and coffins.

10/24/2025

10/24/2025

⚰️ Leave it to Manitou Springs to turn a macabre mishap into one of its most popular annual events.

City officials expect the 31st Emma Crawford Coffin Races and Festival to draw as many as 10,000 revelers on Saturday, according to special events coordinator Hallie Gurba. https://tinyurl.com/5fj35wum

10/23/2025

The Ghost Tours have been so popular, we've added an 8:15 p.m. tour on Friday, Oct. 24! And we'll add 8:30 if necessary. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/manitou-ghost-tours-our-30th-year-tickets-1072635584909

10/23/2025