Take 5 in the Garden of the Gods
5K or 5 Mile Road Race, and 5 Mile Trail Race
May 6, 2023
Garden of the Gods Park
Colorado Springs, Colorado
About Take 5 in the Garden
Who can turn down a morning in Garden of the Gods? We'll close the park to traffic, so runners can enjoy their race, traffic free! Choose between a 5k or 5 Mile course through the Garden of the Gods. Runners can choose between a road race or a trail race! Beginning in 2022, we've be added a 5 Mile Trail Race! Closed roads and beautiful scenery make this race through "America's Most Beautiful Park a must do!
Course Information
Starts and finishes on Gateway Road off of 30th Street and travels through Garden of the Gods Park on closed to traffic roads
Take 5 in the Garden 5 Mile Trail Course Map
Take 5 in the Garden 5 Mile Trail Interactive Map
Take 5 in the Garden 5 Mile Trail Race GPX File *download file to view
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Lowest Point 6266'
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Highest Point 6540'
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Elevation Gain 482'
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Elevation Loss 486'
Take 5 in the Garden 5 Mile Road Course Map
Take 5 in the Garden 5 Mile Road Interactive Map
Take 5 in the Garden 5 Mile Road GPX File *download file to view
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Lowest Point 6266'
- Highest Point 6540'
- Elevation Gain 646'
- Elevation Loss 646'
Take 5 in the Garden 5K Road Course Map
Take 5 in the Garden 5K Road Interactive Map
Take 5 in the Garden 5K Road GPX File *download file to view
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Lowest Point 6318'
- Highest Point 6540'
- Elevation Gain 325'
- Elevation Loss 325'
Aid Stations:
1 Water Stop on 5K Course
4 Water Stops on 5-Mile Course
3 Water Stops on 5 Mile Trail Course
Course Cutoff Information:
The course will close at 9:30 AM
Take 5 In the Garden Race Guide
See the 2023 Race Guide!
Travel Information
Check out the Travel Page for information about lodging and recreation!
Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, May 5, 2023
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Colorado Running Company
5262 North Nevada Avenue #140
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
The Colorado Running Company is a long time sponsor of Mad Moose Events!
While you're there, take a look around!
Race Day Packet Pick-up and Race Day Registration:
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Check-in and packet pickup at the starting line
Information Regarding Packet Pickup Process:
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You will need to have a photo ID in order to receive your packet.
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Runners may pick up the goody bag and shirt of a registered runner, who will not be in attendance.
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Runners may not pick up someone else's bib.
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Entries are non-transferable
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See race guide for all information about packet pickup.
Directions to Start/Finish Line
Garden of the Gods Park
Starts and finishes on Gateway Road off of 30th Street
Colorado Springs, CO
GPS Coordinates (Click for Google Map):
38.87732, -104.87137
Currently, there is road construction happening near the entrance to Garden of the Gods. You will need to approach Garden of the Gods from the south. The road will be closed when approaching from the north. See Detour Map.
Parking will be located at Rock Ledge Ranch, at Gateway and 30th St. Please follow the directions of CSPD and parking attendants.
Race Morning Schedule
Saturday, May 6, 2023
7:00 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. - Race Day Packet Pick-up and Race Day Registration:
Check-in and packet pickup at the starting line
Start Times
7:40 a.m. – 5 Mile Trail Race
8:00 a.m. - 5 Mile and 5K Road Race
Finish Line Information
The finish line is located in the exact same location as the starting line. We will be serving runner approved goodies! We'll also have water, soda, etc available.
Runner Perks
All Runners will receive a custom race shirt and a finisher's medal.
FAQ
The FAQ page contains information about:
-Pricing
-Race Rules
-Distance Changes
-Cancelation, transfer, and no refund policy
-Other Runner Requirements
Results
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