There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Great gadget
Need to upgrade my fénix 5
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I’m in! Dont mjnd a fenix 5.
I’ll happily swap it for a new Polar Vantage V ;)
good luck everyone!
Would love a chance to win this watch. I’ve had my eyes on price drops for over a year.
So much tech in such a small package… very neat.
That would be nice
It would be like santa came early :O
Really like that 5x plus!
Pretty please! :)
Hello! I would like an amazing mapping recording watch gizmo for the cyclocrossing fun.
Yes, please :)
would be a nice upgrade to my existing 5 :)
Love the Fenix!!!
This would be awesome!
So excited for this giveaway!
Yes, pretty please!!!
Awesome wearable!
Dibs!
Fingers crossed !
This would be sweet!
I want one!
Hmmm free stuff?
Small one!
Time for an upgrade from fenix 3 hr
Ohhh look at me having a chance for a free thing! Woo.
Garmin Fenix 5X+ Please. Love the blog.
Hope to leave from here with one of them! :)
because i really need to replace my 201
I’ve had the Fenix 3 for years now. Garmin Fenix series is the best. Would love an upgrade!
cool i d like it
Ci sono!
Wow!!! Love my Garmin!!
A keeper.
What a great giveaway!
Love everything that you do Ray!
Thanks DCRainmaker
Damn, that’s a good one!
Perfect for long multi-day hikes!
Amazing!
I’d love to try one of these bad boys out with my next marathon training cycle!
Would like have one :D
Yes please!!!!
Yes please
I would use it everyday.
Keep on doing the great work Ray ! Name in the hat for me :-)
Good luck to all today.
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Mine!
Wow! You are amazing!
Perfect!
It will be awesome on my hand
Thank you for doing this. Love your reviews.
Oh yes please
Please, please, PLease!! ;)
Fenix 5+ raises from the giveaway ashes to me!
winner winner, run before dinner
I could use it for my first Triathlon , in November
Thanks
Would LOVE a new Garmin 5 series!!!! Thanks, Ray!
I wish I could win this
Tying to think of something witty to say to win…I would love to win!
A good watch for me to test out in 5 weeks when I do Ironman Louisville.
Nice giveaway! hoping for a random spot :)
Cheers!
Super Watch!
Would look good on my wrist!
Me please!
I would love to see if a Fenix could be more accurate on trails than my Forerunner
I definitely want one
Awesome watch – crazy expensive, but I’d love one of these.
Oops, stuck in meetings and missed the last one.
Thanks!!!
These are awesome!
I really could use a new watch for my upcoming goal race.
5X+ for me…
I’m in
This is the one I want!!!
Need to replace my V800
Garmin watches are way better than apple watches. Let’s get one.
Would definitely use this one.
Awesome!
Yeah Here!
Fenix the Fox
Yes
Thanks Ray!
Sweet!!
I really, really need this for Ironman Boulder or I may not know when to cross the finish line. It has a 29 hour battery, right?
Win
Thanks!
Fantastic
Count me in!
Dibs
Great gift for me husband!
Love the site and reviews! Best of luck to all!
This would be great to replace my 235!
Would love to win this.
woot!
Heck yes please!
Upgrade my Fenix, with this extravaganza ?
I’d love a new fitness tracker, especially the small Fenix.
A new running watch Would defenetly help my training no end
Love the giveaway