The watch that makes you a runnerEasy to use and packed with beginner-friendly features, the Forerunner 70 GPS running watch has everything you need to start your running journey.
- 1.2" color AMOLED touchscreen
- Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode
- Advanced training data and recovery guidance
- Personalized training plans from Garmin Coach
- Over 80 built-in sports apps
- Built-in GPS for time, distance and pace
Pace, distance, heart rateUser-friendly GPS running watch with the essential features you need to take your running to the next level, including GPS, pace, distance and wrist-based heart rate.
Daily training recommendationsGet personalized workouts. These daily recommendations, now with run/walk workouts, adapt after each run based on your performance and recovery.
Applicable training plans from Garmin CoachTrain for an event, reach a goal or improve your form every day with training plans that adapt to your recovery and health data. Choose from beginner-friendly plans for run/walk workouts and lower volume or choose more intense training plans.
HRV StatusUnderstand your overall health, training and recovery better with data measured while you sleep. Your watch tracks the time differences between consecutive heartbeats while you sleep.
Advanced Training FeaturesTraining Readiness helps you determine if you’re ready to run. Training Level tells you if your workouts are productive, and Training Efficiency provides insight into the main benefits of your workouts.
Health & WellnessBetter performance starts with proper rest. Improve your sleep quality with Sleep Score, sleep stage data, and activity and stress impact data. Keep an eye on your body’s energy levels to know the best times for activities and rest.
Plan
Long Battery LifeWith up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and up to 23 hours in GPS mode, you get a more complete picture of your health and training.
Morning ReportSee an overview of your sleep when you wake up, recovery, daily calendar, heart rate status and more.
Evening ReportGet ready for tomorrow before bed with reminders about your sleep needs, tomorrow's workout, weather and events.
Recovery Time AdvisorKnow how long it will take you to recover before your next intense workout.
Sleep CoachGet a sleep score and personalized training assistance for your sleep needs. Track your sleep stages and get tips to improve your sleep quality.
Nap DetectionTrack or automatically enter your naps to see how they benefit your body and what the ideal time and duration should be.
Body Battery™ Energy TrackingTrack your body's energy levels throughout the day so you can find the best times for activity and rest.
CoursesCreate or find courses that work on Garmin Connect™ and third-party platforms and sync them directly to your watch.
Course PlannerWith Course Planner, you can necessary preparations. This feature allows you to add break times, notes, rest breaks, checkpoints and first aid points to stay on track throughout the race.
Run PredictorGet an estimated running pace recommendation for 5K, 10K and half marathons.
Breathing ChangesGet a better understanding of your health based on changes in your breathing patterns while you sleep. These changes can be related to your environment, alcohol consumption or potential sleep disorders like sleep apnea.
Women’s Health TrackingTrack and log your menstrual cycle or pregnancy, and learn about exercise and nutrition.
Prepare
Heart Rate from the WristThe watch continuously measures your heart rate day and night and provides insight into your training intensity.
Wrist-based Running DynamicsImprove your form with running data like cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.
VO2 MaxSee your current fitness level and track changes over time to set goals, assess progress, etc.
Intensity MinutesTrack your minutes of moderate and vigorous activity to help you reach your goals.
Accurate LoadCompare your last workout intensity to your optimal range and improve your fitness.
Pulse Oximetry SensorTrack your blood oxygen levels while you’re awake or asleep.
Quick WorkoutCreate running workouts right on your watch based on your desired time and intensity.
Voice NotificationsGet notifications about your performance (if your watch is paired with your smartphone).
Stress TrackingFind out if your day is calm, balanced, or stressful.
Health SnapshotRecord a 2-minute session to capture your health stats, then generate a report and share it with your doctor.
Lifestyle LogRecord your habits—like coffee and alcohol consumption—and see reports on how they’re affecting your health in the Garmin Connect app.
Health StatusFind changes in your in health data that may indicate increased stress on the body, so you can notice deviations from normal indicators.
Cross-trainingBrowse the Garmin Connect app for free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates workouts. You can even create your own in the app and send them to your watch.
Activity TrackingTrack your daily steps, calories burned and more right from your wrist.
Fitness AgeSee how fit you are compared to your actual age.
MobilityIncrease your flexibility and strength with free downloadable mobility workouts.
Train
Built-in GNSSOur built-in GNSS connects to a wide range of satellite systems so you can track where you run and get accurate data, including distance and pace.
Running Power from the WristSee how much power you’re putting into your run so you can better manage your energy and improve your workouts.
Built-in sports appsChoose from 80+ integrated activities, including cycling, pool swimming, strength training and more.
PacePro™ featurePlan race day strategy with pace guides for selected courses or distances.
Stadium RunRecord precise lap times and see distance in meters.
Stay Connected
Safety and TrackingWhen your watch detects an incident, it sends a message with your real-time location. If you don’t feel safe, you can also do it manually.
LiveTrack™ Location SharingFriends and loved ones can track your real-time location and view a pre-planned route.
Smart NotificationsReceive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.
Text from your wristUse the keyboard to send quick text replies to your paired watch (Android only or via the Garmin Messenger™ app) so you can keep your phone in your pocket.
Garmin ConnectView your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more.
Connect IQ™ StoreAdd watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.
Google Maps™Enter a destination in Google Maps on your Android smartphone and get turn-by-turn directions right from your wrist.
Garmin ShareSync saved locations, routes and workouts with other compatible devices nearby to share with friends.
Color filters and watch face customizationUse color display options – including grayscale, red/green, green/red or blue/yellow – to help with various forms of color blindness. Choose from a variety of watch faces with customizable data and colors.