Garmin · Running
The Garmin Forerunner® 70 in Whitestone is an easy-to-use GPS running smartwatch built to help beginner-level runners start strong and stay consistent. With built-in GNSS support, it captures key run stats such as time, distance and pace, while wrist-based heart rate helps gauge effort day and night.
A 1.2-inch colorful AMOLED touchscreen display keeps data clear at a glance, and training tools add structure with daily suggested workouts and Garmin Coach personalized training plans. Between runs, wellness features such as sleep score, HRV status, Body Battery™ energy monitoring, and stress tracking support better-informed recovery so training can progress with confidence.
Display
A 1.2-inch AMOLED display with 390 x 390 pixels pairs with a touchscreen interface for quick, readable access to stats, widgets and workouts. The display supports an optional always-on mode, plus color filter options and watch face customization to tailor what’s shown and how it’s presented.
Battery
Forerunner® 70 is designed for multi-day wear with up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 23 hours in GPS-Only GNSS mode. When longer time between charges matters most, Battery Saver Smartwatch mode can extend use up to 28 days.
Training
Training tools help shape day-to-day decisions, including training readiness, training status and training effect. Daily suggested workouts adapt after every run to match performance and recovery, and recovery time guidance helps estimate how long to rest before the next high-effort workout.
Navigation
Built-in GNSS supports multiple satellite systems to record where runs happen and capture core metrics, including distance and pace. Runners can follow course guidance, use point-to-point navigation, and retrace with Back to start or TracBack®. For structured efforts, the watch supports intervals, Auto Lap® tracking, lap alerts, and run/walk/stand detection to keep sessions organized from warmup through cooldown.
Health
Forerunner® 70 supports day-to-night wellness monitoring with features such as advanced sleep tracking, sleep score and insights, and a sleep coach. HRV status is tracked while sleeping to add context around overall health, training and recovery. It also tracks stress and Body Battery™ energy levels to help plan activity and rest, and includes Pulse Ox blood oxygen measurements with spot-check and optional all-day and in sleep settings.
Connectivity
When paired with a compatible iPhone® or Android™ smartphone, smart notifications deliver emails, texts and alerts to the wrist, and voice alerts can provide performance updates during activities. On-wrist texting is available with Android only or through the Garmin Messenger™ app. The watch also supports LiveTrack™ location sharing, Garmin Share for sharing locations and workouts with nearby compatible devices, and Connect IQ™ options for downloadable watch faces, data fields and apps.
| Part Number | 010-04307-01 |
|---|---|
| Model | Forerunner® 70 |
| Configuration | Whitestone |
| 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.
Requires both the sender and receiver of messages to have the Garmin Messenger app installed on their paired smartphones
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