The Gardens Trailblazer 5K
About the race
The Gardens Trailblazer 5K takes place on December 5th, 2026 at The Gardens North County District Park.
Bring the whole family out for a festive run (or walk!) through the scenic trails of Gardens North County District Park. Whether you're chasing your PR or just looking for some holly jolly fun, the 5K or 2K options are sure to keep everyone's spirits bright.
Following the race is the annual Tree Lighting event, with inflatables, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause, and a Silent DJ Party.
Age Groups
Tree lighting
The overall 12 & under division winner of the 5K will flip the switch and light the tree with Santa and Mrs. Clause.
Race day schedule
- The Reindeer Dash 2K starts at 3:30pm and the Trailblazer 5K starts at 4:15pm.
- The tree lighting ceremony starts at 5:45 pm.
Packet pickup
- Friday, December 4th, from 9 am to 5 pm at 4404 Burns Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410.
- Saturday, December 5th, from 2 pm to 4 pm at The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Ct N, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418.
Venue and race address
The Gardens North County District Park, 5101 117th Court North.
Awards
Stay after the race for an awards ceremony recognizing top finishers in all age groups, plus a special prize for the best dressed in holiday spirit.
- Top 3 overall male and female finishers.
- Top 3 male and female in each age group: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Entry includes and shirt guarantee
Your registration includes a long sleeve performance shirt, a finisher prize, and chip timing with an individual results page showing your results, a finisher certificate, and a 20 second video of you crossing the start/finish line. The first 250 participants to sign up are guaranteed a shirt and prize.
What your entry includes
The course
Location
The Gardens North County District Park, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA Open in Google Maps
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