Garmin · Running
The Garmin Forerunner® 70 in the Tidal Blue configuration is an easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch built to help new runners get started with confidence. With built-in GNSS for tracking time, distance and pace plus wrist-based heart rate, it delivers the essentials for structured training and everyday activity tracking.
A bright 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen keeps stats easy to read, while long battery life supports consistent wear for training, recovery and wellness insights. From daily suggested run-walk workouts to Garmin Coach personalized training plans and 80+ built-in sports apps, this watch is designed for anyone who wants clear guidance, smarter recovery, and simple tools to stay motivated.
Display
A 1.2-inch colorful AMOLED touchscreen display with 390 x 390 pixels presents key stats at a glance. The display type includes an optional always-on mode, and the watch supports helpful visibility options such as a large font option plus color filters and watch face customization for a more personalized on-wrist experience.
Training
Forerunner® 70 supports up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, helping keep wellness and training features running day after day. For longer stretches between charges, Battery Saver Smartwatch mode delivers up to 28 days, while activity tracking can be managed with up to 23 hours in GPS-Only GNSS mode.
Health
Daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery, including run-walk workouts. Garmin Coach adaptive training plans can help train for an event, reach a milestone, or improve fitness with plans that adjust daily based on recovery and health metrics.
Navigation
The watch uses built-in GNSS with support for multiple satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, to track where runs happen and to record key stats such as distance, time and pace. It also supports track running for accurate lap distances and distances shown in meters, plus running tools such as PacePro™ pacing strategies, race predictor, and course guidance when courses are synced to the watch.
Training
Forerunner® 70 brings deeper training context with training readiness, training status and training effect to help understand how workouts are impacting the body. Recovery time helps estimate how long to recover before the next high-effort workout based on the latest training. HRV status adds another layer by monitoring time variations between consecutive heartbeats while sleeping, supporting a clearer view of overall training and recovery trends.
Health
Beyond workouts, the watch supports everyday wellness tracking with sleep score, sleep stage breakdowns, and sleep coach guidance, plus nap detection for additional rest insights. Body Battery™ energy monitoring helps track energy levels throughout the day, and stress tracking helps identify calm, balanced or stressful days. A Pulse Ox sensor can track blood oxygen saturation while awake or asleep, and Health Snapshot logs a 2-minute session to create a report that can be shared with a health care provider.
| Part Number | 010-04307-05 |
|---|---|
| Model | Forerunner® 70 |
| Configuration | Tidal Blue |
| Battery life (smartwatch mode) | Up to 13 days |
| Pulse Ox blood oxygen | Yes (spot-check, and optional all-day and in sleep) |
| Display type | AMOLED (optional always-on mode) |
| Water rating | 5 ATM |
| Strap material | Silicone |
| Lens material | Chemically strengthened glass |
| Bezel material | Fiber-reinforced polymer |
| Quick Release bands | Yes (20 mm, Industry standard) |
| Physical size | 42.6 x 42.6 x 11.9 mm; Fits wrists with a circumference of 126-203 mm |
| Weight | 40 g |
| Display Size | 1.2" (30.4 mm) diameter |
| Display resolution | 390 x 390 pixels |
| Battery type | Lithium ion |
| Battery life (Battery Saver Smartwatch mode) | Up to 28 days |
| Battery life (GPS-Only GNSS mode) | Up to 23 hours |
| Battery life (All-Systems GNSS mode) | Up to 16 hours |
| Charging method | Garmin proprietary plug charger |
| Memory/History | 512 MB |
| Forerunner 70 GPS running watch |
| Charging cable |
| Documentation |
| Gym | Strength, HIIT, Cardio, Elliptical Training, Stair Stepping, Indoor Rowing, Jump Roping |
|---|---|
| Wellness | Walking, Pilates, Yoga, Indoor Walking, Mobility, Breathwork |
| Indoor running | Treadmill Running, Indoor Track Running, Virtual Running |
| Outdoor running | Running, Outdoor Track Running, Trail Running, Ultra Running, Obstacle Racing |
| Outdoor recreation | Hiking, Rucking, Mountaineering, Horseback Riding, Disc Golf, Archery |
| Cycling | Biking, Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bike Commuting, Bike Touring, eBiking, eMountain Biking, Indoor Biking, Cyclocross |
| Swim | Pool Swimming |
| On the water | Stand Up Paddleboarding, Rowing, Kayaking, Snorkeling |
| Motor sports | Motorcycling, Overlanding, Motocrossing, ATVing, Snowmobiling |
| Racket sports | Tennis, Pickleball, Badminton, Squash, Table Tennis, Padel, Platform Tennis, Racquetball |
| Snow and winter | Skiing, Snowboarding, XC Classic Skiing, XC Skate Skiing, Ice Skating, Snowshoeing |
| 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, Training readiness, Training status, Touchscreen |
|---|---|
| General | Color display, Large font option |
| Clock Features | Time/date, GPS Time Sync, Automatic daylight saving time, Alarm clock, Smart wake alarm, 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, Breathwork, Sleep coach and 5 more |
| Sensors | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Garmin Elevate™ wrist heart rate monitor, Pulse Ox blood oxygen saturation monitor, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor |
| 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, Evening report and 15 more |
| Workout and Training Plans | Daily suggested workout - Running (pace and heart rate based), Garmin running coach, Garmin running coach experts, Garmin Coach - Prebuilt cycling plans, Garmin Coach - Strength, Garmin fitness coach, Cardio workouts, Strength workouts, HIIT workouts, Yoga workouts and 2 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), Move alert movement options, Auto goal (learns your activity level and assigns a daily step goal), Calories burned, 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 31 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, PacePro™ pacing strategies, Run workouts, Quick workout, Race predictor and 3 more |
| Outdoor Recreation | UltraTrac mode, Distance to destination, Rest timer (ultra run only), Auto rest, Future elevation plot, Sun and moon information |
| Mapping & Navigation | Point-to-point navigation, Bread crumb trail in real time, Back to start, TracBack®, Up Ahead |
| Cycling Features | Courses, Race an activity, Alerts (triggers alarm when you reach goals including time, distance, heart rate or calories), Compatible with Varia™ radar (rear-facing radar), Compatible with Varia™ lights, Compatible with Varia™ headlight camera, Speed and cadence sensor support (w/sensor) |
| Swimming Features | 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, Countdown start (pool swim only), Pool swim workouts, Underwater wrist-based heart rate and 1 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+® |
|---|---|
| Smartphone compatibility | IPhone®, Android™ |
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. Pulse Ox is 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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