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Manitou Springs Mayors Cup 5K & Kids Fun Runs Saturday, October 27, 2007 Manitou Springs, Colorado at the foot of Pikes Peak |
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Benefiting the Mineral Springs Foundation |
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Notice: 2007 Race Canceled On October 9th, at approximately 7:30pm, at a Manitou Springs city council meeting, the 2007 Manitou Springs Mayors Cup 5K and Kids Fun Runs were canceled because some on the Manitou Springs city council dont 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 Mayors 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, its 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 councils 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
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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
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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!
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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.
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