Forerunner® 70

The Garmin Forerunner 70 is a GPS running watch built for new and developing runners who want premium training tools without the complexity. With built-in GPS, wrist-based heart rate, pace and distance tracking, quick workouts, and adaptive Garmin Coach training plans, it supports a consistent running routine from the very first step.

"Purposefully designed with everything a runner needs to start their running journey, Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 include premium running and training features pulled in from our more advanced Forerunners, plus popular health and wellness metrics. No matter the goal, these smartwatches are the perfect tools to help new and aspiring runners alike make every step count."
—Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing

Loaded with features for runners of all levels, Forerunner 70 is ready for every step of the journey.

• Train with the essentials, including built-in GPS, time, distance, pace and wrist-based heart rate.
• New quick workouts simplify training by creating workout suggestions tailored to a runner's fitness level and require minimal input to set up: just desired time and intensity level.
• Train for an event, achieve a milestone or improve fitness with Garmin Coach training plans that adapt daily based on health and recovery metrics. In addition to popular plans for more intense training, Garmin Run Coach provides new plans with run/walk workouts and lower volume training.
• Receive daily suggested workouts – including new run/walk workouts – that adapt after every run to match performance and recovery.
• Dial in with advanced training features powered by the Garmin Human Performance Lab, including training readiness, training status, wrist-based running power and running dynamics. And tap into more than 80 built-in sports apps, including swimming, cycling, strength training and more to stay active in different ways.
• Monitor overall health and wellness 24/7 with advanced sleep tracking, sleep coach, breathing variations, heart rate variability (HRV) status, Pulse Ox, lifestyle logging and Health Status. 
• Stay connected with smart notifications, safety and tracking features, LiveTrack and more.

Forerunner 70 features up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and is offered in fun and popular colors like citron, soft pink, tidal blue, cool lavender, black and whitestone.

Who the Garmin Forerunner 70 Is Built For

• New runners starting out: Quick workouts generate tailored suggestions based on your fitness level, requiring only a desired time and intensity to get going.
• Run/walk training: Garmin Coach and daily suggested workouts now include run/walk formats, making the watch a practical companion for lower-volume and beginner-friendly training plans.
• Event and milestone training: Adaptive Garmin Coach plans adjust daily based on health and recovery metrics, keeping training aligned with your goals whether you're building toward a race or a personal milestone.
• Everyday health tracking: Beyond workouts, the Forerunner 70 surfaces popular health and wellness metrics so runners can monitor progress and recovery as part of their broader routine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Garmin Forerunner 70 have built-in GPS?

Yes, the Forerunner 70 includes built-in GPS so it tracks your route, distance, and pace without needing to bring your phone. This makes it a self-sufficient option for outdoor runs.

What are Garmin Coach training plans on the Forerunner 70?

Garmin Coach training plans are adaptive plans that adjust daily based on your health and recovery metrics. The Forerunner 70 includes plans suited for both more intense training and newer run/walk-based approaches.

Is the Garmin Forerunner 70 a good watch for beginner runners?

The Forerunner 70 is purposefully designed for new and aspiring runners, offering quick workouts and simplified setup that require minimal input while still delivering premium running features.