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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Fenix 6 Series, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Woot! Woot.. hope for the 5s!! :)
The Fenix 5s would be amazing!
Thanks for the giveaway!
I got a feeling this the one ?? let’s goo!
If I win this I’ll pull the trigger and sign up for my first ironman. I promise!
Let’s do this!!!
Can[t believe I missed the earlier ones. but now, here i am.
I’ve been looking at getting a new watch.fingers crossed
Give me dat
This is the one I’ve been waiting for!
This should go to me.
Leaving a comment to enter the giveaway for any of the 5 Plus models. There sure are are a lot of other entrants!
would love this!
That Fenix would look so great on wrist! And I could definitely use it in my upcoming hiking trip to Colorado!?
This would be nice to have
Wopiliwopwop!!
Yes! I would love a fenix 5 plus!
5xs please
Would like to try maps :)
Si yo lo quiero!
I need a new garmin.
5S would help me through marathon training!
I’m totally out of shape, but a new Fenix 5 would definitely get me back on track!
Yes please ?
Must have!
Wow! Cool!
This is nice!
Woohoo nice one
I could use one!
Bonjour from Paris !
So nice the Fenix 5 Plus
Thanks !
Exciting!
I love it
Need!!
Would be a perfect gift for my daughter who is starting to get serious about her running. Thanks for such an awesome site!
I need to never get lost
Yes please
Gimme
Awesome product!
Isn’t that much better than a Rolex? :)
This would be perfect for me… :)
My wife’s birthday is coming up, and the Fenix 5s Plus would sure make a lovely present for her!
I want this!!!
Super!
Yes definitely want one of these.
This would look awesome on me.
Let’s rock :)
Looks Fantastic!
Memememememememe! :)
Does it have to be Baby One More Time?
1 in 5,600 shot, bleak. Oh well.She would have been loved.
What a great watch to have to train for a marathon. Fingers crossed.
It’s the black one !
I would love to win a new Garmin as an extra birthday present to me! I really like my FR35, but the Fenix range looks amazing.
This one I would LOVE!
Pick me!
Time for an upgrade!
I ❤ backcountry adventures.
I would love one of these!
Here! :)
It would look nice on my wrist!
I need this! My FR935 failed.
Want it!
Just moved to Colorado, this would be useful!
I’ve had my Fenix 5 Sapphire for 6 months and love it. Too bad I didn’t wait longer though. I’d give anything to listen to “Baby one more time”. On endless repeat from my watch!!
Would love to replace my old and tired Fenix3!
You’re doing the lord’s work, Ray. I’d like to enter.
:-)
Why not
Fenix 5? Yes please!
A good watch to have.
Is it in the two hour window? Just waking up on the west coast ?
Count me in!
I’ve had several garmin Device models and would love to add a Plus to the collection!
BTW, love your reviews!
You rock DC Rainmaker!
Winner winner chicken dinner
Fenix <3 Series. Been a loyal Fenix-owner for years. Ready to upgrade :)
Awesome!
Want one! ?
Big fan of Garmin Fenix 5. Looking forward to getting a decent Garmin Fenix 5s plus for my wife.
(Hmmm – or rather new Garmin Fenix 5 plus for myself ;) ?
Yes please
Count me in please.
Thanks for this. I’d love to win one.
I love fenix!
I’ve wanted one for months!
Good fun. Good Monday morning drill.
I would like this as a replacement for my F3HR
Hoping a hurricane doesn’t ruin my plans for a true century ride here in the US this coming weekend.
Perfect to replace my 920xt
I want to win this watch
I made it!
Sounds great
Enter enter
Been wanting a new watch for running and biking!
winner winner
Who doesn’t want more Britney in their life?!
Would be a nice replacement of my Fenix3 !
Bing Bang Boom
Yes Please!
Awesome!
Try my luck here as well
want