32nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races 2026

Gold Sponsor Benefits:• your logo on the second/third line of logos on Coffin Race T-shirt • join the parade and race a coffin of your own making • mention on the event poster• your company name/logo on 3rd place trophies• sponsorship mention in all press releases and TV and printads, where available• logo in the Coffin Race program• (2) tables/booths at the event * (can select one in After Party)• (4) banners on the race course †• continual mention from the stage during the race• listed on www.manitousprings.org Emma Crawford page • 4 VIP seats and a 2026 T-shirtInformation will be sent to the email address on file with your submission. This will include booth locations/setup, maps, parking, schedule, and other day-of event logisitics.

Silver Sponsor Benefits:• your logo on Coffin Race T-shirt • mention on the event poster• your company name/logo on Best Entourage or Best Emma Trophy• sponsorship mention in all press releases and TV and printads, where available• logo in the Coffin Race program• (1) table/booth at the event *• (2) banners on the race course †• continual mention from the stage during the race• listed on www.manitousprings.org Emma Crawford page • 2 VIP seats and a 2026 T-shirtInformation will be sent to the email address on file with your submission. This will include booth locations/setup, maps, parking, schedule, and other day-of event logistics.

Bronze Sponsor Benefits:• your logo on the Coffin Race t-shirt • mention on the event poster• logo in the Coffin Race program• (2) banners on the race course †• continual mention from the stage during the race• listed on www.manitousprings.org Emma Crawford page • 2026 T-shirt

Live Stream Media Sponsor Benefits:• your logo scrolling with other sponsor on the live feed during event & archived indefinitely online (internationally)• broadcast during event will scroll with your logo/image of choice• (2) banners on the race course †• continual mention from the stage during the race• listed on www.manitousprings.org Emma Crawford page • 2026 T-shirt

After-Party Sponsor Benefits:*The After Party will be at Soda Springs Park & draw over 4,000 attendees, entourage participants & spectators. There will be live music, food, and drink.Benefits include:• "After Party Presented By: YOUR BUSINESS" as a Presenting Sponsor• continuous mention on main stage on Manitou Ave• Up to (2) tables/booths at event in Soda Springs Park & Up to (1) in "Fan Zone" on Manitou Avenue• (2) banners ON STAGE & additional (2) banners displayed at Bud Ford Pavilion in Soda Springs Park & (1) on Manitou Avenue Race Course• logo in the event program & up to 40-word copy• listed on www.manitousprings.org Emma Crawford page • (2) 2026 T-shirts• 10 drink tokens to use at any beverage vendor• 5 VIP Seats for Coffin RacesInformation will be sent to the email address on file with your submission. This will include booth locations/setup, maps, parking, schedule, and other day-of event logistics.

After-Party Sponsor Benefits:*The After Party will be at Soda Springs Park & draw over 3,000 attendees, entourage participants & spectators. There will be live music, food, and drink.Benefits include:• continuous mention on main stage on Manitou Ave• (1) table/booth at event in Soda Springs Park• (2) banners displayed at Bud Ford Pavilion in Soda Springs Park• mention in the event program• listed on www.manitousprings.org Emma Crawford page • 2026 T-shirtInformation will be sent to the email address on file with your submission. This will include booth locations/setup, maps, parking, schedule, and other day-of event logisitics.

• listing on manitousprings.org Emma Crawford Coffin Races webpage • 2026 T-shirt• (2) banners hung along race course**RESERVED for local Manitou Springs Businesses ONLY** **PAST SPONSORS - First right of refusal enacted

Help us make the 32nd Annual Emma Crawford Coffin Races a success! Please note that every shift could become a "floater" if you are needed elsewhere. In order to ensure that you will receive a T-shirt you must sign up by October 2, 2026.

As a Manitou Springs Event Ambassador, your role is to be a friendly, visible presence who welcomes event attendees, observes your surroundings, and reports concerns to event staff or law enforcement. Ambassadors do not enforce laws or physically intervene in incidents. Applicants selected to serve as Manitou Springs Event Ambassadors must complete the required training workshop scheduled at City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave on 10/10/26, including a signed volunteer waiver and release of liability, prior to participating in the event.

This application is for entry to the 2026 Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs, CO on October 24th, 2026.

 

You may change the names of your runners, but we will request signatures from everyone attending day-of during tech inspection if they are not confirmed on this submission.

 

Please submit payment at time of signup. Any questions can be referred to Hallie Gurba at events@manitouchamber.com

 

Information on coffin specs & race/parade can be downloaded here or found online at manitousprings.org/enter-the-coffin-races

 

See you at the races!

This application is for entry to the PARADE ONLY for HEARSES/ VEHICLES ONLY at the 2026 Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs, CO on October 24th, 2026.

 

Any questions can be referred to Hallie Gurba at events@manitouchamber.com

 

See you at the races!

This application is for entry to the PARADE ONLY at the 2026 Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs, CO on October 24th, 2026.

 

**FREE for community groups and non-profits, optional donation encouraged

**$25 for-profit businesses

 

Please submit payment at time of signup. Any questions can be referred to Hallie at events@manitouchamber.com

 

See you at the races!

This application is for entry to the PARADE ONLY at the 2026 Emma Crawford Coffin Races in Manitou Springs, CO on October 24th, 2026.

 

**FREE for community groups and non-profits, optional donation encouraged

**$25 for-profit businesses

 

Please submit payment at time of signup. Any questions can be referred to Hallie at events@manitouchamber.com

 

See you at the races!