Take 5 in The Garden

MAY
2
2026
Take 5 in the Garden is a road and trail running event in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs, offering multiple distances including a 9.5 mile option. The course runs traffic-free past iconic red rock formations with Pikes Peak in view.
Sat 2 May 2026
10 miles 5 miles 5 kilometers

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Take 5 in the Garden

Take 5 in the Garden is a running event held in Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs. The park is closed to vehicle traffic for the event so participants run on traffic-free roads and trails. The event offers both road and trail options and features views of the Garden formations, including the Siamese Twins, Kissing Camels, and Balanced Rock, with snow capped Pikes Peak visible in the background.

Distances listed for the event include:

  • Double Take
  • 5 Mile Trail
  • 5 Miler
  • 5K
  • 9.5 mile course

Event information available covers packet pickup times and location, a race guide, race maps, aid station information, cutoff times, driving directions, FAQs, travel information, and cancellation information. Registration for the event closes Thu, Apr 30 @ 11:59PM MT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 mi
9.5 Mile Course
5 mi
5 Miler
5 mi
5 Mile Trail
5 km
Double Take