Garmin Forerunner 570 and 970 Debut: Advanced GPS Smartwatches for Runners and Triathletes
Garmin has officially launched the Forerunner 570 and Forerunner 970, two next-gen GPS running and triathlon smartwatches designed for high-performance athletes. Packed with advanced training tools, personalized workout plans, recovery insights, and health tracking, these new wearables are built to help runners, cyclists, and triathletes crush their personal records.
Both models feature Garmin’s brightest AMOLED displays to date, a built-in microphone and speaker for calling and voice control, and a host of new software and performance metrics. The Forerunner 970 takes it further with premium materials, a built-in LED flashlight, and exclusive features like running economy, step speed loss, and ECG support.
Key Features at a Glance
Forerunner 570
- Up to 11 days battery life in smartwatch mode
- AMOLED touchscreen with 5-button navigation
- Personalized training with Garmin Triathlon Coach
- Daily suggested workouts and adaptive training plans
- PaceProâ„¢ pacing strategy for race day
- Advanced health tracking: HRV status, skin temperature, sleep score, menstrual cycle, and more
- Built-in speaker and mic for calls and voice assistant access
- Music storage (Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music)
- Garmin Payâ„¢, smart notifications, LiveTrack, and incident detection
- Available in 42mm and 47mm sizes with bold new colorways
Forerunner 970 (All Forerunner 570 features plus):
- Up to 15 days battery life
- Sapphire glass and titanium bezel
- Built-in LED flashlight for low-light visibility
- Full-color built-in mapping and turn-by-turn navigation
- Dynamic round-trip routing and course suggestions
- Advanced metrics like Running Tolerance, Running Economy, and Step Speed Loss (HRM 600 required)
- ECG app for atrial fibrillation detection
- 47mm case, available in sleek new finishes (Carbon Gray, Titanium, Soft Gold)
New Garmin Connect Features
With either Forerunner model, athletes get access to upgraded features in the Garmin Connect app, including:
- Garmin Triathlon Coach adaptive training plans
- Custom multisport workouts
- Auto lap by timing gates
- Suggested finish line adjustment
- Race time predictor
- Past ovulation estimation and other cycle tracking tools
Purpose-Built for Serious Athletes
Forerunner 570 offers a rich suite of performance metrics including training readiness, wrist-based running power, VO2 max, acute load, and performance condition—all designed to help athletes know when to push and when to recover.
Forerunner 970 expands those capabilities with research-backed tools developed by Garmin’s sports science team, providing insights into how efficiently the body is working and when it's reaching its limits. It’s the ideal watch for athletes looking to train smarter and maximize every mile.
Pricing and Availability
- Forerunner 570: $549.99
- Forerunner 970: $749.99
- Available May 21 at Garmin.com
Colorful, durable, and packed with next-gen features, the new Forerunner series is built to go the distance—no matter how far your goals take you.
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