Manitou Springs Mayor’s Cup 5K & Kids Fun Runs Saturday, October 27, 2007 — Manitou Springs, Colorado — at the foot of Pikes Peak

Benefiting the Mineral Springs Foundation

Notice: 2007 Race Canceled On October 9th, at approximately 7:30pm, at a Manitou Springs city council meeting, the 2007 Manitou Springs Mayor’s Cup 5K and Kids Fun Runs were canceled because some on the Manitou Springs city council don’t seem to grasp the fact that this race is a fundraiser for the Manitou Springs Mineral Springs. Never mind that the race was started in 1985 by the mayor of Manitou (hence the “Mayor’s Cup” in the race name) to do just that. As an all volunteer 501c3 nonprofit race organization, that in the last two years has donated $8,215.10 to the Manitou Springs Mineral Springs foundation, we were flabbergasted to once again find ourselves begging the city council for the waiver of ~$1,300 in city excise taxes and police fees in order for the race to be able to turn around and donate another ~$4,000 (100% of entry fees ) to the foundation. No matter how you slice it, it should be obvious that the race has given the city a very healthy return on investment and not just in a monetary sense at it was also a worthwhile community investment as well. As such, one would think the city council would be more supportive of events of this nature. We are very grateful to have been supported by great sponsors, most of whom are Manitou Springs business owners and/or residents, and the runners of the race! However, it’s very frustrating to be made to feel like profiteers by the city council. Indeed, one councilwoman went so far as to imply that the race organizers made money from the event so the city fees were justified. This, despite the fact that had she read her information packet she would learn from the race finances that in 2006 the race director put up his own money to keep the race in the black. While we took on the race two years ago with great excitement because we believed in Manitou Springs and the importance of the Mineral Springs, the city council’s policy (or lack thereof) with regard to events that directly benefit the city is simply too discouraging and disheartening. Something needs to change and until it does we have had enough. Bottom line, it should not be so hard to give away money. At any rate, for those that have already registered, 100% of your entry fee and any extra donations you made (as well as any credit card processing fees) will be refunded. Pikes Peak Bulletin story on the race cancellation Welcome! The Manitou Springs Mayor’s Cup 5K & and Kids Fun Runs will take place on Saturday, October 27, 2007. Come enjoy a cool mountain morning run in beautiful downtown Manitou Springs. The gentle mostly out and back course starts and finishes at the Cheyenne Spring in the 900 block of Manitou Avenue. Proceeds from the race will be donated to the Mineral Springs Foundation. NEW - Costume Contest! Run in a costume and you could win an award from Elope Hat Company. Awards will go 3 deep for both males and females. Costumes will be judged by local artists. Contact Us If you can not find the answers to your questions below, please contact us. Kids Fun Runs - 10:00 a.m. Start/finish location: Near 930 Manitou Avenue Distances: 1/4 mile and 1 mile Ages: 1-10 years old Format: Kids can decide which race they want to run — not done by age Cost: Free Awards: 1st 100 finishers (should cover everyone) get a water bottle with goodies inside Mayor’s Cup 5K - 10:30 a.m. Start/finish location: Near 930 Manitou Avenue Distances: 5K - 3.1 miles Ages: Must be at least 7 years old Cost: $15, $20 race day Number pickup: Oct 24-26: Colorado Running Company or race day: starting area Awards: - 1st 250 finishers get a Nalgene water bottle - Age-group awards will go up to 3 deep in 5-year age-groups depending on # in group 5K Prize Money Overall – M & F 1st $250 2nd $150 3rd $100 - Age-group winners get a meal certificate. 2nd and 3rd (if awarded) get a photo - $700 in prize money, sponsored in part by The Manitou Lofts & Shops, awarded to the top 3 M/F overall Registration There is none - the 2007 race has been canceld see note above! Results Age-Group Awards Depth # Runners Depth 1-10 1 11-20 2 21+ 3 2006 MSMC - October 28 230 finishers: 105 female, 125 male. Kids run: 72 2006 Kids Run photos | 2006 5K photos 2005 MSMC - October 29 238 finishers: 99 female, 139 male. Kids run: 44 2004 MSMC - October 30 191 finishers: 88 female, 103 male. Kids run: 36 2003 MSMC - October 25 173 finishers: 80 female, 93 male. Kids run: 26 2002 MSMC - October 26 151 finishers: 63 female, 88 male. Kids run: 32 2001 MSMC - October 27 169 finishers: 70 female, 99 male. Kids run: 17 2000 MSMC - October 28 165 finishers: 73 female, 92 male. Kids run: 15 1999 MSMC - October 30 145 finishers: 54 female, 91 male. Kids run: 14 1998 MSMC - October 31 153 finishers: 66 female, 87 male. Kids run: 20 Records (Updated for the 2006 race) Want some bragging rights? The Mayor’s Cup tracks course records in single year increments! Course In addition to this map you can also view a satellite image map. This is the exact same course that has been used since 1998. Cash Sponsors                                                                                                                                                                                             Product/Supporting Sponsors                                                                  Blue Vervain Briarhurst Manor Castaways Cliff House Craftwood Inn Colorado Running Company Elope Hat Compnay The Loop Savelli’s Stagecoach Inn Emma Rides Again! It’s that time of year and Emma’s coming back to town so stick around after your run for the Emma Crawford Coffin Race! Emma Crawford was a resident of Manitou who died in the late 19th century. She was buried on top of a hill in town, but rainwater washed her down to the bottom sometime after her internment. She came racing down that hillside and crashed at the bottom... hence the idea for the Emma Crawford Coffin Race. A blast for the whole family! Mineral Springs Foundation Founded in 1987, the Mineral Springs Foundation is a non-profit 501C3 organization whose mission is to restore, protect, and publicize the mineral springs of Manitou Springs and to document their historic origins. To date, the Mineral Springs Foundation, in cooperation with the City of Manitou Springs, private individuals and numerous organizations (including this race) have restored a number of the springs to their original splendor. You can find more information here. Manitou Springs Hidden between the Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak lies the magical town of Manitou Springs. Long before white men traveled here, the Ute, Cheyenne and many other natives considered this area sacred. “Manitou,” a Native American word for “spirit,” describes our beautiful mountain community. For more information head to www.manitousprings.org or call the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce at 1-800-642-2567.