Garmin · Running
The Garmin Forerunner® 265 in the Black Bezel and Case with Black/Powder Gray Silicone Band configuration is a GPS smartwatch built for runners and multi-sport athletes who want clear, at-a-glance data and structured guidance day after day. A 1.3” AMOLED display with optional always-on mode pairs with touchscreen and button controls, making it easy to check stats mid-workout or review progress after training.
With SatIQ™ and multi-band GPS support, advanced training metrics, and recovery-focused insights, it helps shape smarter training decisions. Battery life is rated up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and up to 20 hours in GPS-Only GNSS mode. Music storage and smart features round out a watch designed to support training, everyday wear, and race-day preparation.
Training
Morning Report presents a quick view of sleep and training outlook right when the day starts, alongside HRV status and weather. The report can be customized so the most relevant information appears first, helping athletes decide whether to push the pace, focus on recovery, or adjust plans before heading out.
Connectivity
Garmin Coach training plans cover running, cycling, and strength when set up in the Garmin Connect™ app. The watch also provides daily suggested workouts that adjust in intensity based on recent performance and recovery, keeping training recommendations tied to the athlete’s current data and routine.
Navigation
SatIQ™ technology and multi-band GPS are designed to deliver strong positioning accuracy while optimizing battery life. Whether training on roads or exploring new routes, the watch supports confident tracking, course guidance, and navigation features such as Back to start and TracBack®.
Training
Training Readiness uses factors such as sleep quality, recovery, and training load to produce a readiness score that helps guide the day’s effort level. Training Status adds another layer by using indicators such as HRV status and recent exercise history to show whether training is productive, peaking, or strained. Together, these tools help athletes balance consistency and intensity across weeks of training rather than focusing only on a single workout.
Display
This configuration pairs a Black bezel and case with a Black/Powder Gray silicone band, plus Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 over the display. It weighs 47 g, is water-rated to 5 ATM, and uses Quick Release bands (22 mm, Industry standard). The 1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter display delivers 416 x 416 pixels, giving key stats and notifications a crisp presentation in a compact, run-ready design.
Audio
For phone-free listening, music can be downloaded from Spotify, Deezer, Amazon Music, or YouTube® Music accounts (subscription may be required). When paired with a compatible smartphone, Smart Notifications display emails, texts, and alerts on the watch. Other everyday tools include Garmin Pay™ contactless payments with participating providers, Garmin Share for sharing saved locations, courses, and workouts with nearby compatible devices, and Connect IQ™ options for watch faces and apps.
| Part Number | 010-02810-00 |
|---|---|
| Model | Forerunner® 265 |
| Configuration | Black Bezel and Case with Black/Powder Gray Silicone Band |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 13 days |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day acclimation and in sleep) |
| Training status | Yes (improved) |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Quick Release bands | Yes (22 mm, Industry standard) |
| Physical size | 46.1 x 46.1 x 12.9 (mm); Fits wrists with a circumference of 135-205 mm |
| Weight | 47 g |
| Display Size | 1.3" (32.5 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 416 x 416 pixels |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life (GPS-Only GNSS mode) | Up to 20 hours |
| Battery life (SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode) | Up to 16 hours |
| Battery life (All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band) | Up to 14 hours |
| Battery life (GPS-Only GNSS mode with music) | Up to 7 hours |
| Battery life (SatIQ (AutoSelect) GNSS mode with music) | Up to 6.5 hours |
| Battery life (All-Systems GNSS mode + Multi-Band with music) | Up to 6 hours |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 8 GB |
| Forerunner 265 GPS running watch |
| USB-C charging/data cable |
| Documentation |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Floor Climbing, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
|---|---|
| Multisport | Triathlon |
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Bouldering, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Mountain Biking, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking |
| Swim | Pool Swimming, Open Water Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing |
| Team sports | Basketball, Volleyball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Football/Soccer, American Football, Lacrosse, Rugby, Ultimate Disc, Cricket, Softball, Baseball |
| In the ring | Boxing, Mixed Martial Arts |
| Other activity profiles | Inline skating |
| What You'll Love | Sleep score and insights, Garmin Pay™, Multi-band GPS, Music storage, Training readiness, Touchscreen |
|---|---|
| General | Color display, Large font option |
| Clock Features | Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Timer, Stopwatch, Sunrise/sunset times |
| Health & Wellness Monitoring | Heart rate (constant, every second), Resting heart rate, Respiration rate, Fitness age, Body Battery™ energy monitor, All-day stress, Relaxation reminders, Relaxation breathing timer, Meditation, Breathwork and 5 more |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, SatIQ™ technology, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Barometric altimeter, Compass and 4 more |
| Daily Smart Features | Find My Phone, Find My Garmin (helps locate lost device), Find My Phone during GPS activity, Connect IQ™ (downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps), On-device Connect IQ™ Store, Smart Notifications, Text response/reject phone call with text (Android™ only), View images from notifications on watch (Android™ only), Morning report, Calendar and 11 more |
| Workout and Training Plans | Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based), Daily suggested workout - Cycling (pace and heart rate based), Garmin running coach, Garmin running coach experts, Garmin cycling coach, Garmin Coach - Prebuilt cycling plans, Garmin Coach - Strength, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, HIIT workouts and 4 more |
| Safety and Tracking Features | Incident detection during select activities, Incident detection alert on phone for wearables, Assistance, Live event sharing |
| Activity Tracking Features | Step counter, Move alerts (displays on device after a period of inactivity), Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal), Calories burned, Floors climbed, Distance traveled, Intensity minutes, TrueUp™, Move IQ™, Automatic rep counting |
| Training, Planning and Analysis Features | Improved interval (includes open repeats, intervals data page, rest screen and auto detection), Customizable data pages, Downloadable training plans, Course guidance, HR zones, HR alerts, HR calories, % HR max, % HRR, Recovery time and 35 more |
| Running Features | GPS-based distance, time and pace, Running dynamics, Vertical oscillation and ratio, Stride length (real time), Cadence (provides real-time number of steps per minute), Running power, Grade-adjusted pace, Performance condition, Lactate threshold, PacePro™ pacing strategies and 6 more |
| Outdoor Recreation | Projected waypoint, UltraTrac mode, Elevation profile, Distance to destination, Barometric trend indicator with storm alert, Vertical speed, Total ascent/descent, Rest timer (ultra run only), Auto rest, Future elevation plot and 1 more |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation, Bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, TracBack®, Up Ahead |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Bike lap and lap maximum power (with power sensor), Race an activity, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), Power curve and % FTP workouts, Compatible with Vector™ and Rally™ (power meters), Compatible with Varia Vision™ (head-mounted display), Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar), Compatible with Varia™ lights, Compatible with Varia™ headlight camera and 2 more |
| Swimming Features | Open-water swim metrics (distance, pace, stroke count/rate, stroke distance, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Pool swim metrics (lengths, distance, pace, stroke count, swim efficiency (SWOLF), calories), Stroke type detection (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly) (pool swim only), Drill logging (pool swim only), Basic rest timer (up from 0) (pool swim only), "Repeat on" rest timer (pool swim only), Auto rest (pool swim only), Time and distance alerts, Pacing alerts (pool swim only), Countdown start (pool swim only) and 3 more |
| Abnormal heart rate alerts | Yes (high and low) |
|---|---|
| Sleep | Yes (advanced) |
| Hydration | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Women's health | Yes (in Garmin Connect™ and optional Connect IQ™ widget) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi® |
|---|---|
| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
| Stocks | Yes (optional Connect IQ app) |
| Area calculation | Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
|---|---|
| Fish forecast | Yes (via Connect IQ™) |
Activity tracking accuracy
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Breathing Variations not available in all countries.
This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.
When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
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