Forerunner 970

Garmin Forerunner 970 – Flagship GPS Running & Triathlon Smartwatch

The Garmin Forerunner 970 is Garmin’s most advanced Forerunner to date, crafted for elite runners, triathletes, and endurance athletes who demand the highest level of performance, tracking, and durability. With a premium titanium build, full-color mapping, and next-gen training features, this is the ultimate sports watch to push your limits.

Key Features

Premium Build with AMOLED Display
A 1.4″ bright AMOLED touchscreen protected by sapphire glass, framed with a lightweight titanium bezel for durability and elegance.

Built-in LED Flashlight
White and red LED lights with multiple modes, including strobe, keep you visible and safe during early morning or late-night runs.

On-Wrist Voice Control & Calls
Answer calls, use voice assistants, and control features hands-free with the built-in speaker and microphone.

Advanced Training & Recovery Metrics
Includes Training Readiness, Daily Suggested Workouts, VO₂ Max, Running Power, Step Speed Loss, and Running Tolerance—plus full Morning and Evening Reports.

ECG App & Advanced Health Monitoring
Supports ECG readings for heart rhythm insights. Also tracks HRV, Pulse Ox, Body Battery™, skin temperature, sleep, stress, respiration, and more.

Full-Color Maps with Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Built-in topographic maps with ClimbPro and real-time route guidance ensure you never lose your way during training or races.

Multi-Band GNSS + SatIQ™
Enjoy superior GPS accuracy in any environment while conserving battery life with adaptive satellite technology.

Smart Features
Includes Garmin Pay, smart notifications, onboard music storage (up to 8 GB), and app support via Connect IQ.

Specifications

• Case Size: 47 × 47 × 14.5 mm

• Weight: ~56 g

• Display: 1.4″ AMOLED (454 × 454 pixels)

• Material: Titanium bezel, sapphire crystal lens, fiber-reinforced polymer case

• Water Rating: 5 ATM

• Battery Life:

  • Smartwatch Mode: Up to 15 days

  • GPS-only: Up to 26 hours

  • SatIQ Mode: Up to 23 hours

  • Multi-Band GNSS: Up to 21 hours

  • GPS + Music: Up to 14 hours

• Storage: 8 GB internal memory

• Sensors: Multi-band GNSS, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, accelerometer, thermometer, ambient light sensor, Pulse Ox, ECG, optical heart rate sensor