The Incline Tumble
Monday, July 4, 2022
3 KM w/ 2000′ Climb
Manitou Springs, CO
7:00 AM – Juniors Race
10:00 AM – Womens Race
1:00 PM – Mens Race
4:00PM – Post Race Party & Awards
RACE INFORMATION
Location
Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway
515 Ruxton Ave
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Course Summary
Just approved! Join Aravaipa Running for the inaugural running of The Incline Tumble, Manitou Springs’ newest must do trail race that should give Mount Marathon a run for its money as the must see live event of the year. A 3 kilometer mass start race from the base to the top of The Incline and back will have not only your lungs bursting, your quads quivering but likely you sh*ting your pants on the harrowing descent back down while passing the rest of the field.
In the spirit of the famed Pikes Peak Marathon, participants will race up the 2744 steps and 2000 feet of elevation gain to the top of the Manitou Incline before taking an optional shot of Whiskey (or Red Bull) and plummeting all the way back down. There will of course be awards for the fastest times of the roundtrip, but also the pure descent offering a bonus $1000 prize for the top descenders.
Thanks to our partnership with the local governments of Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs we’ve been granted exclusive permission to utilize the mountain on America’s Birthday for likely the most action packed day of racing in the Lower 48.
Race proceeds benefit the Wild Lands Accessibility Action Team (WLAAT) to donate 100% of the proceeds of each edition of the Tumble to improve outdoor access (See details below on our unique project supporting the future of the Manitou Incline).
Course Maps:
For a Good Cause
The inspiration behind the creation of The Incline Tumble is to pave the way for accessibility of outdoor spaces. We’ve noticed a real issue in the greater Colorado Springs region about how accessible our wild lands truly are. Aravaipa Running is proud to partner with the Wild Lands Accessibility Action Team (WLAAT) to donate 100% of the proceeds of each edition of the Tumble to improve outdoor access.
We aim to raise over $70,000 in the the inaugural running of the event to help fund alongside matching grants from both REI Inc. & The Department of the Interior for engineering studies to begin the improvement of the Accessibility of The Incline Phase I project.
We hope to raise enough in the first year to complete Phase I installation of a continuous concrete stairway to replace the first 138 tired, worn out and uneven railroad tie steps of the Incline. Our dream is to eventually have a completely homogenous, consistent height concrete stairway all the way up to the Incline Summit. Please help us realize this dream by signing up today or donating directly to the WLAAT (a 501c(3) Non-Profit organization).
Weather
The weather could be warm in the afternoon with highs averaging 75 degrees with a morning low of 45 degrees. Snow showers possible.
Forecast for Manitou Springs, CO
Bib Pickup
Sunday, July 3 – 3:00pm to 8:00pm
Soda Springs Park
1016 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Monday, July 4 – 6:00am to 11:30am
Soda Springs Park
1016 Manitou Avenue
Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Aid Stations
Aid station distance chart:
| Incline Tumble | Mile | Split | Medical | Drop Bag |
| Start | 0.00 | |||
| Northern Return Aid | 0.50 | 0.50 | Yes | |
| Barr Trail Aid | 0.65 | 0.15 | Yes | |
| Summit Aid | 0.95 | 0.30 | Yes | |
| Barr Trail Aid II | 1.25 | 0.30 | Yes | |
| Northern Return Aid II | 1.40 | 0.15 | Yes | |
| Finish | 1.90 | 0.50 |
Race Perks
Gender specific race shirt, chip-timed race results displayed at finish line, scenic and challenging course, well-stocked aid stations every 0.15 to 0.50 miles, custom Aravaipa Artworx finisher medal, free bandaids, post-race food, socializing & bragging rights!
Crews, Pacers and Drop Bags
Crews are welcome to support their runners at the start/finish area. We will allow one drop bag to be transported up to the Barr Trail Aid which can be accessed both on the ascent and descent. Spectators will be allowed at the start/finish area, but parking may be limited so please carpool if you are able or hike up the hill from Downtown Manitou Springs. All runners will be able to store a finish line drop bag at the finish area. No pacers allowed for any distances.
Awards
Awards to the top 3 male & female finishers at each distance.
Bonus $1000 for fastest Man, Woman & Junior descent.
Award for “best blood”.
All finishers will receive a finisher award.
Volunteers
We are seeking volunteers to help with event setup, registration, aid stations, course sweep and carrying downed / broken runners off the mountain. Earn race credits while helping out! Volunteer Credits must be used via Ultra Signup or mail-in registration and are not able to be credited for any registrations done at packet pick-up or race-day.
Registration
Entry Fees:
| Until 5/1 | Until 6/21 | Race Week | |
| 3Km | $ 29 | $ 39 | $ 49 |
Entrant Limit 1,700 runners
Register Through UltraSignup
Online registration closes on 7/1 at 11:59pm MT. Registration will be available after online registration closes at all packet pickup locations and race day as long as we have not reached our capacity. To receive race day swag, you must be registered by 6/21
Cut-Offs
All runners must reach the summit within 2 hours of the race start, otherwise must turn around and head back down the mountain at that point via provided snow sleds.
Medical
We will have EMTs stationed every 250 stairs along the Incline to support injuries, falls and concussions. This team is here to assist with basic and advanced first aid right on site. We reserve the right to pull you from the race if medical officials deem it necessary. Please understand that these decisions are made for your safety. Continuing on in a state where you cannot safely navigate is a recipe for disaster and we are here to prevent that. A helicopter, ambulance and mortician will be on standby at the cog railway at the base of the mountain.
Should something happen while you are out on the course, we will provide a phone number to call for immediate assistance.
Trail Etiquette
Please yield to all faster runners. DOWNHILL HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY. If you don’t get out of the way you may be run down!
Aid Stations
In addition to a fully stocked aid stations on course stocked with water, ice, electrolyte drinks, salty and sweet snacks, fruit, pb&j, bean rollups and more. Hot food (wood fired pizza, freshly baked apple pies and smoked meats) will also be offered at the summit.
We will be roasting s’mores back at Soda Springs park in the evening too!
Course Marking
The race courses will be well marked using orange plastic ribbons with black polka dots. Trail junctions and turns will be well marked with colored laminated signs that correspond with your race’s color. Please pay attention to these signs at each junction as there are multiple race distances and race courses! In addition, blue & white checkerboard plastic flagging will be hung around the necks of 12 robotic barking dogs denoting non-race or “WRONG WAY” trails. All runners are responsible for understanding the layout of the courses. Please familiarize yourself with the course maps on our website prior to race day and/or print a map to bring along with you.
Questions? Contact the race director at info@aravaiparunning.com.
July 4 Weekend
Join the Manitou Springs Community for an afternoon in the park…before all the area fireworks blast off. Bring a picnic, your lawn chairs and blankets and lawn games for the kids.
In lieu of fireworks, Manitou Springs is hosting a free community concert on July 4th each year.
Check out the Manitou Springs website for more information about these events.