Coffin races

The town of Manitou Springs Colorado, USA decided "to put 'fun' into funeral" in 1994 while looking for ideas to boost tourism.

The slope eroded over time exposing the coffin which slid down into the canyon, where it was found and reburied at the Crystal Valley Cemetery.

[2] The Races are a full day event during the weekend close to Halloween, which, in part, includes the Emma Crawford Parade.

The race itself involves a team of five: Emma and four "mourners", all costumed, who have to push their coffin 195 yards to the finish.

[7] "12 Years ago, the Mani-Tu-Tu's took the Coffin Cup to Nederland's Frozen Dead Guy Days.