19. July 2026
Guides
Badge Collecting – Why Digital Badges Are the Perfect Hobby
From scout patches to Garmin badges – collecting badges has become a hobby in its own right. We look at the biggest badge ecosystems, why collecting is so motivating, and how to get started.
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17. July 2026
News
Trade Republic Visa Card Now Supports Garmin Pay
Garmin has added Trade Republic to its list of participating Garmin Pay banks. Trade Republic customers can now load their Visa card onto a Garmin watch and pay contactless straight from the wrist.
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04. July 2026
Events
Guides
Love Trails 5K & 10K 2026 Badges – How to Get Them
The Garmin 10K and 5K races at the Love Trails Festival in Gower, Wales happen this weekend. Not at the festival? You can also earn both badges by importing an activity file – here's how, including the caveats you should know about.
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25. June 2026
Monthly Badges
New Garmin Badges for July 2026 – The Complete Overview
Garmin Connect has loaded up July 2026 with a fresh batch of badges – running, cycling, swimming, wellness, plus the Love Trails race badges and a Therabody recovery challenge. Here's the full list.
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31. May 2026
Guides
Auto-Rate Garmin Trail Reviews – Tampermonkey Script Guide
A free browser script automatically marks Garmin Trail reviews as "Helpful" and likes all photos. Step-by-step installation guide.
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27. May 2026
Monthly Badges
New Garmin Badges for June 2026 – All Challenges at a Glance
Garmin Connect has released new badges for June 2026 – from running and cycling to wellness and special events. Here's everything you can earn this month.
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15. May 2026
News
Devices
Garmin Launches the Forerunner 70, 170 & 170 Music – Available from May 15
Garmin has released three new running watches – the Forerunner 70 (€249.99), Forerunner 170 (€299.99), and Forerunner 170 Music (€349.99). All three are available to order from May 15, 2026.
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05. May 2026
News
Devices
Warning: Garmin TopoActive 2026.10 Map Update Is Bricking Edge and Forerunner Devices
Garmin's TopoActive 2026.10 map update is causing a dangerous boot loop on Edge 540, Edge 840, Edge 1040, and Forerunner devices. Do not install this update until Garmin issues a fix.
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30. April 2026
Monthly Badges
New Garmin Badges for May 2026 – All Challenges at a Glance
Garmin Connect has released 35 new badges for May 2026 – from running and cycling to wellness and special events. Here's everything you can earn this month.
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28. April 2026
News
Devices
Sebastian Sawe Breaks the 2-Hour Barrier – And Wears a €349 Garmin to Do It
Sebastian Sawe ran the first official sub-2-hour marathon in London, breaking the world record. His shoe and nutrition budget? Enormous. His GPS watch? The no-frills Garmin Forerunner 255.
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16. April 2026
Guides
Garmin Trail Badges – How to Get the Hiker Badge Step by Step
Many Garmin users struggle to unlock the Hiker Badge despite recording hikes. The key is selecting a saved trail via Courses before starting your activity. Here is exactly how it works.
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13. April 2026
Events
Garmin Songkran Festival Badge 2026 – How to Get It
The Songkran Festival 2026 badge is live now! Record any activity between April 13–15 to earn this year's Songkran badge. No Connect+ needed – just change your country to Thailand.
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11. April 2026
News
Devices
Garmin Cirqa - Everything We Know About Garmin's Whoop Alternative
Garmin is finally building a Whoop competitor. The Cirqa is a screenless health band with no subscription fee - here's everything we know about specs, pricing, and launch date.
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10. April 2026
News
Garmin vs. Apple Watch - Who Has the Better Badge System?
Garmin Connect has over 1,200 badges, Apple Watch around 100 awards. We compare both systems - gamification, community, rarity, and which one keeps you more motivated.
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09. April 2026
Guides
How to Get a Garmin Sleep Score of 100
Only 5% of Garmin users ever reach a sleep score of 100. Here's the exact formula — duration, sleep quality, HRV recovery, and the lifestyle habits that make it possible.
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06. April 2026
Guides
Garmin Trails Review Badges: How to Get Photo Likes and Helpful Ratings
Since late 2025, Garmin Trails has introduced review badges – rewarding you for photo likes and helpful ratings. Here's how to earn them and how the community can help.
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01. April 2026
Guides
Garmin Change Country – Farm International Badges Without Connect+
Garmin has re-enabled the ability to change your country in your profile. Here's how to unlock international event badges like Songkran, King's Day, or Golden Week – no Connect+ subscription needed.
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31. March 2026
News
Garmin Global Badges – Why You Can't Get Them Without Connect+
Garmin regional badges like Kings Day are locked behind Connect+ since early 2026. Here's what changed, why Garmin did it, and what your options are.
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31. March 2026
Guides
Garmin Legacy Badges – The 4 Rarest Badges in Garmin Connect (Star Wars & Marvel)
The 4 Garmin Legacy Badges are the rarest in Garmin Connect – locked behind special edition Star Wars and Marvel watches. Here's exactly how to unlock them all.
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30. March 2026
Monthly Badges
New Garmin Badges for April 2026 – All Challenges at a Glance
Garmin has released a full slate of new badges for April 2026 – from running and cycling to wellness and special country events. Here's everything you can earn this month.
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30. March 2026
Guides
How to Get Garmin Stair Climbing Badges at the Gym Using a Stairmaster
Garmin doesn't automatically count Stairmaster sessions as stair climbing. Here's a simple workaround to earn your stair climbing badges anyway.
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29. March 2026
News
Garmin Expands Badge System: 27 New Golf Badges Now Available
Garmin Connect has massively expanded its badge system with 27 new golf badges for players of all skill levels. Here's the complete overview.
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29. March 2026
Guides
Garmin Zombie Badge: How to Get It
The Garmin Zombie Badge is one of the most unique badges in Garmin Connect – it spreads like a virus through challenges. Here's exactly how to get it.
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28. March 2026
News
Welcome to the Badgehero Blog
The Badgehero Blog is here! Find news about new Garmin badges, guides, and tips around Garmin Connect.
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