Take 5 in The Garden
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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 Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The course starts and finishes on Gateway Road off 30th Street and runs on roads that will be closed to traffic. Parking is planned at Rock Ledge Ranch near Gateway and 30th Street. Current road construction near the park entrance requires approaching from the north; a detour is noted for southern approaches.
Courses and logistics
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 5 Mile road
- 5 Mile trail
- 9.5 Mile Double Take (road + trail)
Course elevations range between about 6,266 ft and 6,540 ft. Reported elevation gain/loss varies by course (examples include ~325 ft gain for the 5K and up to ~1,065 ft gain for the Double Take). Aid stations: 1 on the 5K, 4 on the 5-mile road, 3 on the 5-mile trail, and 7 on the Double Take. The course will close at 9:30 AM; Double Take runners must enter the trail portion by 8:15 AM or be directed to finish the 5-mile road course. Packet pickup is scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026 (4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.) at Colorado Running Company, 5262 North Nevada Avenue #140, Colorado Springs, CO 80918, with additional race day pickup at the start area. Finish line is at the same location as the start; finishers receive a race shirt and a finisher's medal. Runners must show photo ID to collect packets; entries are non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.