THE WATCH THAT MAKES A RUNNER

The easy-to-use Forerunner 70 GPS running smartwatch has everything you need to start your running journey with features that support beginner-level runners.

1.2-INCH COLORFUL AMOLED TOUCHSCREEN DISPLAY

ADVANCED TRAINING METRICS AND RECOVERY INSIGHTS

80+ BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE

PLAN

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BUILT-IN GNSS

Our built-in GNSS supports multiple satellite systems, so you track where you run and record key stats, including distance and pace.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING POWER

See how much power you’re applying to the trail or road so you can manage effort and fine-tune training.

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

Tap in to 80+ built-in activities, including cycling, pool swimming, strength training and more.

PACEPRO™ FEATURE

Plan race-day strategy with pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

TRACK RUNNING

Record accurate lap distances, and see your distances in meters.

CONNECT

2This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries.
3When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
4Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
What You’ll Love
Sleep score and insightsYes
Battery life (smartwatch mode)Up to 13 days
Pulse Ox blood oxygenyes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep)
Training readinessYes
Training statusYes
Display typeAMOLED (optional always-on mode)
TouchscreenYes
Water rating5 ATM
General
Strap materialsilicone
Lens materialchemically strengthened glass
Bezel materialfiber-reinforced polymer
Quick Release bandsyes (20 mm, Industry standard)
Physical size42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm

Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm

Weight40 g
Display Size1.2″ (30.4 mm) diameter
Display resolution390 x 390 pixels
Color displayYes
Large font optionYes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery lifeSmartwatch mode: Up to 13 days (5 days display always-on)
Battery Saver Smartwatch mode: Up to 28 days
GPS-Only GNSS mode: Up to 23 hours
All-Systems GNSS mode: Up to 16 hours
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Charging methodGarmin proprietary plug charger
Memory/History512 MB
Clock Features
Time/dateyes
GPS Time SyncYes
Automatic daylight saving timeYes
Alarm clockYes
Smart wake alarmYes
TimerYes
StopwatchYes
Sunrise/sunset timesYes
Health & Wellness Monitoring
Heart rate (constant, every second)Yes
Resting heart rateYes
Abnormal heart rate alertsyes (high and low)
Respiration rateYes
Fitness ageYes
Body Battery™ energy monitorYes
All-day stressYes
Relaxation remindersYes
Relaxation breathing timerYes
BreathworkYes
Sleepyes (advanced)
Sleep coachYes
Breathing variationsYes
Nap detectionYes
Hydrationyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Women’s healthyes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget)
Health snapshotYes
Lifestyle loggingYes
Health statusYes
Sensors
GPSYes
GLONASSYes
GalileoYes
Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitorYes
Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitorYes
AccelerometerYes
Ambient light sensorYes
Daily Smart Features
Find My PhoneYes
Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device)Yes
Find My Phone during GPS activityYes
ConnectivityBluetooth®, ANT+®
Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps)Yes
On-device Connect IQ™ StoreYes
Smart NotificationsYes
Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only)Yes
View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only)Yes
Morning reportYes
Evening reportYes
CalendarYes
Weather forecastsYes
Realtime settings sync with Garmin Connect™ mobileYes
Battery saver (customizable low power watch)Yes
Controls smartphone musicYes
Compatible with Garmin Messenger appYes
Pairs with Garmin Connect™ MobileYes
Smartphone compatibilityiPhone®, Android™
StocksYes
Color shiftYes
Red shift modeYes
Garmin ShareYes
PasscodeYes
CalculatorYes
Color filtersYes
Hourly alertYes
Workout and Training Plans
Daily suggested workout – Running (pace and heart rate based)Yes
Garmin running coachYes
Garmin running coach expertsYes
Garmin Coach – Prebuilt cycling plansYes
Garmin Coach – StrengthYes
Garmin fitness coachYes
Cardio workoutsYes
Strength workoutsYes
HIIT workoutsYes
Yoga workoutsYes
Pilates workoutsYes
On-screen workout muscle mapsYes
Activity Profiles
GymStrength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping
WellnessWalking, Pilates, Yoga , Indoor Walking, Mobility, Breathwork
Indoor runningTreadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running
Outdoor runningRunning, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing
Outdoor recreationHiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Disc Golf, Archery
CyclingBiking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross
SwimPool Swimming
On the waterStand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snorkeling
Motor sportsMotorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling
Racket sportsTennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball
Snow and winterSkiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing
Team sportsBasketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball
In the ringBoxing, Mixed Martial Arts
Other activity profilesInline Skating
Safety and Tracking Features
Incident detection during select activitiesYes
Incident detection alert on phone for wearablesYes
AssistanceYes
Live event sharingAndroid™ Only
Activity Tracking Features
Step counterYes
Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity)Yes
Move alert movement optionsYes
Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal)Yes
Calories burnedYes
Distance traveledYes
Intensity minutesYes
TrueUp™Yes
Move IQ™Yes
Garmin Connect™ Challenges appyes (optional Connect IQ app)
Automatic rep countingYes
Training, Planning and Analysis Features
Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection)Yes
Customizable data pagesYes
Downloadable training plansYes
Course guidanceYes
HR zonesYes
HR alertsYes
HR caloriesYes
% HR maxYes
% HRRYes
Recovery timeYes
Auto max HRYes
Race glance/widgetYes
HRV statusYes
HR broadcast (broadcasts HR data over ANT+® to paired devices)Yes
Respiration rate (during exercise)yes (with compatible accessory)
GPS speed and distanceYes
Customizable activity profilesYes
Auto Pause® automatic timer haltYes
Interval trainingYes
Advanced workoutsYes
HRM running pace and distanceYes
Auto Lap® interval tracking featureYes
Manual lapYes
Rest timerYes
Configurable lap alertsYes
VO2 Max (run)Yes
VO2 Max (trail run)Yes
Load ratioYes
Training loadYes
Training load focusYes
Training effectYes
Training effect (anaerobic)Yes
Primary benefit (training effect labels)Yes
Custom alertsYes
Voice alertsYes
Finish timeYes
Race an ActivityYes
Touch and/or button lockYes
ShortcutsYes
Activity history on watchYes
Physio TrueUpYes
Unified training statusYes
Running Features
GPS-based distance, time and paceYes
Running dynamicsYes
Vertical oscillation and ratioYes
Ground contact time and balanceyes (GCT balance with accessory)
Stride length (real time)Yes
Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute)Yes
Running powerYes
PacePro™ pacing strategiesYes
Run workoutsYes
Quick workoutYes
Race predictorYes
Course- and weather-specific race predictorYes
Foot pod capableYes
Run/walk/stand detectionYes
Outdoor Recreation
UltraTrac modeYes
Distance to destinationYes
Rest timer (ultra run only)Yes
Auto restYes
Future elevation plotYes
Sun and moon informationYes
Mapping & Navigation
Point-to-point navigationYes
Bread crumb trail in real timeYes
Back to startYes
TracBack®Yes
Up AheadYes
Cycling Features
CoursesYes
Race an activityYes
Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories)Yes
Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar)Yes
Compatible with Varia™ lightsYes
Compatible with Varia™ headlight cameraYes
Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor)Yes
Swimming Features
Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories)Yes
Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only)Yes
Drill logging (pool swim only)Yes
Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only)Yes
“Repeat on” rest timer (pool swim only)Yes
Auto rest (pool swim only)Yes
Time and distance alertsYes
Time and distance alertsYes
Countdown start (pool swim only)Yes
Pool swim workoutsYes
Underwater wrist-based heart rateYes
Heart rate from external HRM (real-time during rests, interval and session stats during rests, and automatic heart rate download post-swim)Yes
  • Forerunner 70 GPS running watch
  • Charging cable
  • Documentation

Forerunner 70 Training Video

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Whitestone, Citron, Cool Lavender, Black

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