Forerunner 970 Watch
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Train smarter and race harder with the Garmin Forerunner 970 smartwatch
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I've used the Forerunner 970 for marathon training and triathlons, and it's easily one of the most complete GPS watches out there. The multiband GPS is ridiculously accurate, and I love the AMOLED screen. The daily training suggestions and advanced metrics like running power and step speed loss have helped me fine-tune my workouts and recover smarter."
We push for peak performance, and the Garmin Forerunner 970 helps us get there. With Garmin’s brightest AMOLED touch screen yet, a titanium bezel, and a durable sapphire lens, it’s a sleek, powerful tool for serious runners and triathletes. We love heading out with full-color maps, multiband GPS precision, and the confidence of wrist-based metrics like cadence, stride length, and running power—all without extra gear.
When we're going hard, training features adapt to our performance and recovery to keep us moving efficiently. From morning readiness reports to suggested workouts and evening recaps, the Forerunner 970 keeps us locked into a smarter routine. Automatic multisport transitions make race day seamless, while the built-in flashlight, phone call support, and music storage keep our focus on the finish line. It's more than a watch—it's a coach, navigator, and training partner on our wrist.
Details
- Recommended for performance-driven runners and multisport athletes
- Includes 30+ built-in activity profiles including triathlon, track, swim, and cycling
- Bright AMOLED touchscreen display with sapphire lens and titanium bezel
- Multiband GPS provides pinpoint accuracy even in tough environments
- Wrist-based running power, cadence, stride length, and ground contact metrics
- Smart training tools include running economy, step speed loss, and training readiness
- Daily suggested workouts and adaptive Garmin Coach plans guide your progress
- Built-in flashlight, speaker, and microphone for safety and smartphone functions
- Item #GRMF08I
- Pedometer
- Digital 3-axis Accelerometer
- Altimeter
- Pressure-based
- Heart Rate Monitor
- Wrist-based
- Submersible
- 50 meters
- Technical Features
- Road / Topo preloaded maps
- Backlight
- Luminous Face
- Battery Type
- Lithium Ion
- Battery Life
- Smartwatch mode: up to 15 days; GPS-Only GNSS mode: up to 26 hrs.; GPS-only GNSS mode with music: up to 14 hrs.
- Face Size
- 47mm (1.4 inches)
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 127 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The watch offers a bright and clear OLED display, accurate GPS tracking, and comprehensive fitness and health monitoring capabilities suitable for a variety of activities. Some users noted the watch is a bit bulky, has a learning curve for navigating features, and occasional software glitches, while the price point is seen as high compared to previous models. Overall, the watch delivers on its promises, with most users being very satisfied.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageOctober 27, 2025
Great Watch
I have had this watch for approximately 2 months. I had the Instinct prior to this one so it has been an upgrade in all areas. I highly recommend.
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
October 26, 2025
Best Training Device Ever
The Garmin Forerunner 970 is simply the best training watch ever.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 26, 2025
Gamechanger
I’ve always had Apple Watches and wanted to get more serious about tracking my training for a trail marathon. I’ve never been able to track sleep with an Apple Watch. All of the other metrics such as training readings are great. I love that the watch can make workouts for me, I do utilize this feature. I get almost two weeks of battery with the watch in gps only mode, low brightness, and always on turned off. This is the best watch I’ve ever had. I’ll never go back to Apple.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 22, 2025
Excellent Watch
This watch was been working great, I have used it for seven marathons and no problems
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 20, 2025
favorite watch
This watch has become more important than a phone to me, love that i dont need my phone for runs but still have emergency alert ability if something happened. The flashlight, I didnt think I owuld use, but now use all the time to take my dog out at night. I also not just use the alarm on the watch so I dont have to use my phone at night or first thing in the morning. Really a game changer for me and its super lightweight. Favorite watch I've ever owned.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 19, 2025
Love everything!
I bought this to train for NYC Marathon and I love it. Ease of use…touch screen…size of face…the brightness…and the countless data features make this watch a favorite of mine. 5/5
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 19, 2025
Forget conncting to your phone!
The watch is good BUT, the connection to Apple iPhone is ridiculous. The notifications can not be controlled or customized. If you just want to receive call notifications -- not other push notifications, you can't! When you set it up that way, it works vice versa! This means that you should either shut off all notifications or, must get all your phone's pushed notifications. Frustrating.
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 18, 2025
A major upgrade!
I bought this about a month ago after my Apple Watch died during a sprint triathlon with a full battery to start. This is such an upgrade. Not only is the battery life amazing and so much better than what I was used to. The features and feedback from my runs, bike rides, and other workouts is much more detailed. It’s allowed me to step up my training completely. Not only that, but it looks great as well!
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 17, 2025
not liking
I am not liking this at all, I cant keep display on all the time, I hate the ZZZ when want to see the time at night, I dont sleep with it. I would love someone to call me with some instruction
Originally reviewed on Garmin
October 15, 2025
So many great features built into this watch. Use it daily
Originally reviewed on ExpertVoice.com
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