Garmin Forerunner: find the sports watch that's right for you
Garmin Forerunner: the benchmark for running watches
The sports watches in the Garmin Forerunner range are designed for runners, although they can also be used for other sports. What makes them so popular? Their combination of a lightweight, comfortable design, long battery life and smart training features that help you train with greater purpose.
Every model gives you the essentials you’d expect from a good sports watch: accurate GPS, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, pace, distance and health insights. As you move up the range, you get more training data, a wider selection of sports profiles, better navigation, additional sensors and features such as music, Garmin Pay, voice control or built-in colour maps.
In short: whether you’re just getting into running, working towards a half marathon or want to track every detail of your training, there’s a watch in the Forerunner range to match your level and goals.
Garmin Forerunner for beginner runners
Just getting into running or finally looking to add a little more structure to your training? You don’t need a sports watch that overwhelms you with data. What you do need is one that clearly shows how your training is going, how well you’re recovering and when your body is ready for the next step.
Garmin Forerunner 70
for those who want to start smart
The Garmin Forerunner 70 is ideal if you want to get your running journey off to a good start. Maybe you’ve only just started running, perhaps you want to bring some consistency to your weekly workouts, or maybe you simply want a lightweight, easy-to-use sports watch that does what you need without any unnecessary bells and whistles.
With built-in GPS, wrist-based heart rate monitoring, Garmin Coach and daily suggested workouts, you get clear guidance before, during and after your training. You can see how fast you’re running, how your body is responding and how much rest you need before your next workout. Your sleep, stress, energy and recovery are tracked too, so you don’t have to rely on how you feel alone.
Built-in GPS for distance, pace and location
Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 23 hours in GPS mode
Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
Garmin Coach and daily suggested workouts
The Forerunner 70 is an accessible training partner: ideal for anyone who wants to get started, keep going and better understand what their body needs.
Garmin Forerunner 170 Music
for more freedom on the go
Like running with music, prefer to leave your smartphone at home or want a little more sports data on your wrist? Then the Garmin Forerunner 170 Music is the logical next step. You get the same solid running essentials as with the Forerunner 70, plus extra features that make training on the go easier and more enjoyable.
With music storage, you can download playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music or Deezer directly to your watch. Pair it with wireless headphones and listen while you run without taking your smartphone. Garmin Pay lets you make contactless payments from your wrist - handy if you want to buy something on the go. You also get additional sensors, including a barometric altimeter, compass and thermometer. And thanks to Garmin Cycling Coach, this model is an even better choice for cyclists too.
Built-in GPS for distance, pace and location
Up to 10 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS mode
Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
Garmin Coach, Garmin Cycling Coach and daily suggested workouts
The Forerunner 170 Music gives you more freedom on the go: music, payments and extra sports features, without needing your smartphone.
Music can give your training a boost
A great song can work wonders when you’re running. Music can help you find your pace, make your workout more enjoyable and give you that extra push when your legs start to protest.
Be careful with beats that are too fast, though: they can encourage you to push beyond your limits. Instead, choose music that matches your rhythm. On Spotify, you can easily search for playlists by beats per minute, such as ‘170 bpm’. With a sports watch that offers music storage, like the Forerunner 170 Music, your playlist is always right there on your wrist.
Comparison: Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Forerunner 170 Music
Garmin
Forerunner 70
Garmin Forerunner
170 Music
Battery life in smartwatch mode
Up to 13 days
Battery life in smartwatch mode
Up to 10 days
Battery life in GPS mode
Up to 23 hours
Battery life in GPS mode
Up to 20 hours
Garmin Cycling Coach
No
Garmin Cycling Coach
Yes
Music storage
No
Music storage
Yes
Garmin Pay
No
Garmin Pay
Yes
Additional sensors
Basic
Additional sensors
Barometer, compass and thermometer
Garmin Forerunner for experienced runners
Do you run several times a week, train towards a specific goal or combine running with cycling, swimming or strength training? Then you’ll want more than just pace, distance and heart rate. A sports watch for experienced runners helps you train smarter, recover better and track your progress more accurately.
Garmin Forerunner 570 en 570 S
for goal-oriented multisport athletes
The Garmin Forerunner 570 and its more compact counterpart, the Forerunner 570 S, take your training to the next level. These sports watches are designed for runners and multisport athletes who want more data without immediately stepping up to a top-of-the-range model. You get an extra-bright AMOLED display, a lightweight aluminium case, advanced training insights and features for activities including triathlon, athletics and urban running. Thanks to the built-in speaker and microphone, you can take calls from your wrist when your watch is paired with your smartphone. Voice control makes everyday use that little bit easier too.
The Forerunner 570 supports you not only during exercise, but before and after it as well. Your morning report shows you how your body is doing, while your evening report helps you prepare for the day ahead. Training readiness, training status, HRV status and recovery advice give you the insights you need to train smarter.
Extra bright AMOLED display, available in 42 mm and 47 mm
Up to 13 days (570) / 14 days (570 S) of battery life in smartwatch mode
Up to 28 hours (570) / 29 hours (570 S) of battery life in GPS mode
Aluminium case: durable and lightweight
With the Forerunner 570, you can train hands-free.
Garmin Forerunner 970
for data-driven top athletes
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is designed for athletes who want to measure, analyse and fine-tune every detail of their training. This watch builds on the strengths of the Forerunner 570, adding even more features for those striving for peak performance. Think colour maps, turn-by-turn navigation, a built-in LED torch and new performance insights such as Running Tolerance, Running Economy and Step Speed Loss. These help you better understand how your body responds to training load and how efficiently you run. Some of these metrics require the Garmin HRM 600 heart rate monitor.
The Forerunner 970 is just as useful outside your workouts. Thanks to the speaker and microphone, you can take calls from your wrist, voice commands make the watch easier to control, and the evening report tells you what your body needs to prepare for the following day.
Extra bright 1.4-inch AMOLED colour display
Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 26 hours in GPS mode
Aluminium case: durable and lightweight
Multi-band GPS, built-in colour maps and turn-by-turn navigation
The Forerunner 970 is a great choice for athletes who want to optimise every aspect of their training and recovery.
Comparison: Garmin Forerunner 570 vs Forerunner 970
Garmin
Forerunner 570
Garmin
Forerunner 970
Display
Extra bright AMOLED display
Display
Extra bright 1.4-inch AMOLED display
Available sizes
42 mm and 47 mm
Available sizes
47 mm
Battery life (smartwatch mode)
Up to 10 days
Battery life (smartwatch mode)
Up to 15 days
Battery life (GPS mode)
Up to 18 hours
Battery life (GPS mode)
Up to 26 hours
Case
Aluminium
Case
Titanium bezel and sapphire lens
GPS
Multi-band GPS and SatIQâ„¢
GPS
Multi-band GPS
Additional performance insights
Advanced training and recovery data
Edditional performance insights
+ Running Tolerance, Running Economy and Step Speed Loss
Torch
No
Torch
Yes
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