10 Best Garmin Running Watch of December 2025

• Easy-to use GPS running watch tracks how far, how fast and where you run
• Estimates heart rate at the wrist, all day and night, using Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology
• Connected features: smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and music controls (when paired with a compatible smartphone)
• All-day activity tracking estimates steps, calories and intensity minutes and reminds you when to move
• Automatically uploads your data to Garmin Connect, our free online fitness community where you can join challenges, receive insights and share your progress as you meet your goals

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• GPS running watch with multisport features
• Estimates heart rate at the wrist so you can run freer on race day.Shock resistant. Battery life : Smartwatch Mode Up to 11 days. GPS mode Up to 14 hours. UltraTrac mode Up to 24 hours without wrist heart rate
• Provides advanced dynamics for running, cycling and swimming7, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more (when paired with a Running Dynamics Pod, HRM Run or HRM Tri Monitor, sold separately)
• Offers VO2 max estimate, lactate threshold (when used with a chest strap heart rate monitor), race predictor and recovery advisor
• Connected features4: smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, live tracking and more
• Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ store

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• Built-in GPS - built-in to acquire satellites quickly to track how far, how fast and where you run, even under tree cover. No phone required!
• 24/7 heart rate monitoring - warm gives you heart rate all day and night -no additional Strap required.
• Vibration alerts - helpful vibration alerts notify you of running prompts, activity tracking milestones, smart notifications and virtual pacing progress.
• Updated display - new high resolution display that is perfect for indoor/outdoor viewing.

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• Rugged GPS watch built to withstand the toughest environments
• Constructed to U.S. Military standard 810G for thermal, shock and water resistance (rated to 100 meters)
• Built in 3 axis compass and barometric altimeter, plus multiple global navigation satellite systems (GPS, Glonass and Galileo) support helps track in more challenging environments than GPS alone
• Monitor your estimated heart rate, activity and stress; Train with preloaded activity profiles.Strap material:Silicone
• Stay connected with smart notifications (with a compatible smartphone) and automatic data uploads to the Garmin connect online fitness community
• Use the Tracback feature to navigate the same route back to your starting point; Use the Garmin explore website and app to plan your trips in advance
• Battery life: Upto 14 days in smartwatch mode, upto 16 hours in GPS mode, upto 40 hours in Ultratrac battery saver mode

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• GPS running smartwatch with music advanced training features
• Sync with music streaming services, such as Spotify, to easily store and play your favorite songs right from your watch
• Evaluates your current training status to indicate if you’re undertraining or overdoing it; Offers additional performance monitoring features
• Get free adaptive training plans from Garmin coach, or create your own custom workouts on our Garmin connect online fitness community
• Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more (When used with Running Dynamics Pod or HRM Run or HRM Tri monitors (sold separately))
• Safety and tracking features include incident detection (during select activities) which sends your real-time location to emergency contacts through your paired compatible smartphone
• Battery life: Upto 7 days in smartwatch mode; Upto 6 hours in GPS mode with music. Physical size - 42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2 (millimeter). Fits wrists with a circumference of 127-204 millimeter. Display size - 1.2 inch (30.4 millimeter) diameter

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• Garmin Pay contact less payment solution lets you pay for purchases with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks)
• Personalize your watch with thousands of free watch faces, apps and widgets from our Connect IQ store.; Memory/History : 7 timed activities, 14 days of activity tracking data
• More than 15 pre loaded GPS and indoor sports apps, including yoga, running, swimming and more; Lens material: chemically strengthened glass, bezel material: stainless steel, case material: fiber reinforced polymer with stainless steel rear cover
• Monitor your fitness level with VO2 max and fitness made estimates, plus keep an eye on how you handle stress; Fits wrists with a circumference of 127 to 204 millimeter
• Get connected features such as smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect, LiveTrack and more when paired with a compatible smartphone
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 13 hours in GPS mode; Connectivity Bluetooth Smart and ANT plus. Smartphone compatibility iPhone, Android. Display size:1.2 inch diameter

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• Garmin Pay contactless payment solution lets you make convenient payments with your watch (available for supported cards from participating banks) so you can leave your cash and cards at home
• Provides advanced running dynamics, including ground contact time balance, stride length, vertical ratio and more. Connectivity Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi Fi
• Uses wrist based heart rate to offer performance monitoring Features, including evaluating your current training status.Display resolution:240 x 240 pixels
• Connected features include smart notifications, automatic uploads to Garmin Connect and the ability for others to track your runs with the Live Track feature
• Customize with free watch faces, apps and more from our Connect IQ store
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 12 hours in GPS mode

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• Gps running Watch with Garmin Coach training plan support
• Smaller-sized easy-to-use running watch estimates heart rate at the wrist and Features GPS to Track your pace, distance, intervals and more
• Works with free Garmin Coach Adaptive training plans that bring expert, personalized coaching right to your wrist
• Connected features include smart notifications for incoming texts and calls, automatic uploads to our Garmin connect online community, live tracking and controls for the music playing on your paired compatible smartphone
• Safety and tracking Features include incident detection (during select activities) which sends your real-time location to emergency contacts through your paired compatible smartphone
• Sports apps for running, cycling, indoor track, treadmill, elliptical, cardio, yoga and more
• Battery life: up to 7 days in smartwatch mode; 14 hours in GPS mode
• Included Components: Forerunner 45S; Charging Cable; Documentation

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• GPS Running Watch with Wrist based Heart Rate and display type is sunlight visible, transflective memory in pixel(MIP)
• Customize Your Watch and Your Training, Larger Screen a 44 percentage Larger Screen than the 225 but the Same Physical Size
• Audio Prompts Receive Audio Prompts from Your Connected Smartphone That Include Laps and Lap Times. Smartwatch Mode: Up to 9 days. GPS mode: Up to 11 hours
• Smart Notifications See Incoming Email, Text Messages, Call Alerts, Calendar Reminders and More from Your Compatible Smartphone.Display size:1.23 inch diameter
• Battery Life 11 Hours Training, 9 Days Watch, Activity Tracking, Notifications + Heart Rate. Refer user manual below

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• HEART RATE MEASURED AT THE WRIST: Forerunner 235 with Elevate heart rate technology measures heart rate at the wrist 24/7, giving you the option to run without a strap. Its colorful gauge identifies your heart rate zone and beats per minute in real time.
• CUSTOMIZE YOUR WATCH AND YOUR TRAINING: No two runners are the same and neither are their goals. Set yourself up to reach yours by downloading advanced workouts and training plans to your watch from Garmin Connect. You can even customize your data fields and download watch faces, widgets and applications all for free at Connect IQ.
• ON AND OFF THE ROAD RUNNING: A built-in accelerometer captures distance and pace data when you're running on an indoor track or treadmill, with no need for a separate foot pod accessory. Once you're done running, it doubles as an activity tracker, counting your steps and calories throughout the day. It also reminds you to move after sitting for more than an hour. Forerunner 235 is compatible with GPS and GLONASS satellites to locate your position quickly.
• WEAR YOUR PERSONALITY ON YOUR SLEEVE: Download the free Garmin Face It watch face app to customize your device with any photo from your smartphone. Just download the app, choose an image from your photo library, adjust the style for time and set it as your watch's face. Whether it's a scenic view from your last hike or a picture of your new puppy, with Garmin you can add personality to your watch that's uniquely you.
• IN THE BOX: Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch with Wrist-Based Heart Rate (Frost Blue), Charging/Data Cable, Limited 1-Year Warranty

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