About This Race
Take 5 in the Garden is a premier spring running event held within the iconic Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, where the park is famously closed to traffic for the morning. Participants navigate a stunning course that winds between towering red rock formations and offers panoramic views of the snow-capped Pikes Peak.
What Makes It Unique
- Traffic-Free Access: As one of the rare times the high-traffic Garden of the Gods Park is completely closed to vehicles, runners enjoy an exclusively pedestrian environment through the park's scenic winding roads.
- Double Take Challenge: This event offers a unique hybrid experience where runners can choose a purely road race, a dedicated trail race, or the 'Double Take,' which combines both for a challenging 9.5-mile multi-surface loop.
- Iconic Geological Landmarks: The route passes directly by world-famous geological features, including the Siamese Twins, Kissing Camels, and Balanced Rock, providing an immersive experience of Colorado's natural monuments.