GET TO KNOW THE GARMIN FORERUNNER 970 RUNNING GPS SMARTWATCH

For performance-driven runners, there’s Forerunner 970 — the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with our brightest AMOLED display, durable sapphire lens and lightweight titanium bezel.

Use the built-in LED flashlight for greater awareness when you head out before the sun’s up or stay out past dark. Understand your overall energy efficiency with running economy, and see how much you are slowing down when your foot hits the ground with step speed loss (HRM 600 monitor required; sold separately).

Running tolerance helps you understand the real impact running has on your body so you can adjust your training to avoid overload and improve. Use multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps plus navigation enhancements to stay on track while you train.

Forerunner 970 is ready to go as long as you are, with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. If you ever go too far, use the built-in speaker and microphone to make a call from your wrist (when paired with your smartphone). 

PRODUCT FEATURES

• Crisp AMOLED touchscreen with buttons, titanium bezel, sapphire lens, and built-in LED flashlight for visibility in low light.
• Up to 15 days in smartwatch mode, 26 hours in GPS mode to support extended training and recovery tracking.
• Get running economy, step speed loss, and running tolerance insights to adjust training and avoid overload (HRM 600 required).
• Garmin Coach offers dynamic, personalized plans for running and triathlon based on your performance and recovery.
• Make/take calls and access voice assistant features directly from your watch when paired with a smartphone.
• Navigate confidently with built-in maps, multi-band GPS, and round-trip routing that adapts to your mileage goals.
• Know when to push or rest with a score based on sleep, recovery, training load, and HRV status.
• Record heart rhythm and check for signs of AFib (available in select countries for users 22+).
• Automatically detects and logs swim, bike, and run segments in multisport activities.
• Track cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and running power—no external sensor needed.
• Analyze HRV, VO2 max, and exercise history to gauge if you’re peaking, productive, or strained.
• Make contactless payments and enjoy offline listening with playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Garmin Forerunner 970 Running & Triathlon GPS Smartwatch
• Charging Cable
• Documentation