Garmin Forerunner 970 – The New Peak of Your Performance
Garmin’s best running and triathlon smartwatch yet is here! The Forerunner 970 combines groundbreaking technology, premium design and innovative health and training features – for everyone who wants more. Whether on the track, at a triathlon or in everyday life, this smartwatch takes you to the next level.

Highlights at a Glance
Ultra-bright 1.4" AMOLED touchscreen
Scratch-resistant sapphire glass & lightweight titanium bezel
Built-in LED flashlight for visibility in the dark
Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
Up to 26 hours of battery life in GPS mode
Calls and voice assistant right from your wrist
Built-in color maps with SatIQ™ & multi-band GNSS

Train Smarter – with Cutting-Edge Technology
Running Economy & Running Tolerance
Find out how efficient and resilient your running style really is. Ideal for avoiding overload and boosting performance.
Training Readiness & Recovery Time
Your smartwatch knows when you’re ready for your next hard workout – thanks to analysis of sleep, stress, heart rate variability & more.
Dynamic Round-Trip Routing & Turn-by-Turn Directions
Smart navigation guides you safely to your destination – or back to the start.
Training Status, VO2 Max, Power & Stamina
Analyze your progress, spot fatigue early and maximize your potential.
Garmin Coach & Personalized Training Plans
Personalized coaching for running, cycling, triathlon and more – right on your watch.

Your Health at a Glance
Health Snapshot™, ECG App & Body Battery™
Record key health data, detect irregularities early and learn when it’s time to recharge.
Sleep Coach, Morning & Evening Report
Optimize your recovery with precise sleep data, recommendations and forecasts.
Women’s Health & Skin Temperature Tracking
Cycle and pregnancy tracking with valuable insights – including more accurate period predictions.
Multisport-Ready & Race-Ready
Triathlon, duathlon & SwimRun modes

Multisport Workouts & Running Dynamics Right on Your Wrist
ClimbPro™, Hill Score & Endurance Score
Built for ambitious elevation gains and long sessions.
Running Power & PacePro™
Use GPS-based race strategy planning and see your running power in real time.

More Than a Sports Watch
Music on Your Wrist
Sync Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music – and train without your smartphone.
Garmin Pay™ – Contactless Payments
Smart Notifications & LiveTrack
Stay informed, safe and connected – even on the go.
Garmin Connect™ & Connect IQ™ Store
Customize your watch, analyze your data and become part of the community.

Technical Details
Display: 1.4" AMOLED (454 × 454 pixels), optional always-on display
Case material: Titanium with sapphire glass
Band: Silicone, QuickFit™ compatible (22 mm)
Dimensions & weight: 47 × 47 × 12.9 mm, 56 g
Water rating: Up to 5 ATM (suitable for swimming)
Battery life:
Up to 15 days (smartwatch mode)
Up to 26 hrs (GPS mode)
Up to 12 hrs (GPS + music)
Memory: 32 GB
Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
Compatibility: iPhone® & Android™

In the Box
Forerunner 970
Charging cable
Documentation