Garmin has just dropped three new Forerunner models: the Forerunner 70, the Forerunner 170, and the Forerunner® 170 Music. All three are available to order from May 15, 2026, covering everything from a first GPS running watch to a full-featured mid-range option with on-wrist music.
Forerunner 70 – €249.99
The Forerunner 70 is Garmin's entry point into the new lineup, built for anyone just getting into running.
Key specs:
- 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen
- Up to 13 days battery (smartwatch mode) / up to 23 hours GPS
- Integrated GPS for pace, distance, and time
- Wrist-based heart rate monitoring
- HRV Status, Body Battery, Sleep Coach, Pulse Ox
- Running Dynamics at the wrist (cadence, step length, ground contact time)
- VO2Max tracking
- Daily training recommendations incl. beginner run-walk intervals
- Adaptive Garmin Coach training plans
- 80+ built-in sport apps
No music storage, no Garmin Pay. Just a clean, capable running watch at an accessible price.
Forerunner 170 – €299.99
The Forerunner 170 is the step-up model with a more advanced feature set and multi-GNSS support.
Key specs:
- 1.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen (390 × 390 px), optional Always-On Display
- 42.6 × 42.6 × 11.9 mm, 41 g
- Up to 10 days battery (smartwatch mode) / up to 20 hours GPS / up to 14 hours multi-GNSS
- 4 GB storage
- GPS + GLONASS + Galileo
- Training Readiness, Training Status, Training Effect
- Garmin Pay contactless payments
- All health features of the FR70 plus advanced recovery insights
- 20 mm quick-release silicone band
Forerunner® 170 Music – €349.99
The Forerunner 170 Music adds on-wrist music to everything the 170 offers.
Key specs:
- Same display, size, and sensors as the Forerunner 170
- Up to 10 days battery (smartwatch mode) / up to 20 hours GPS
- Download playlists from Spotify, Amazon Music, or Deezer (subscription required)
- Pair with wireless headphones and leave the phone at home
- Garmin Pay included
What This Means for Badge Collectors
All three watches sync fully with Garmin Connect, giving you access to the complete badge ecosystem. Whether you're picking up the Forerunner 70 as your first Garmin or upgrading to the 170 Music for music-powered long runs, every activity contributes to your badge progress – trackable right here on Badgehero.
Where to Buy
- Forerunner 70 (€249.99) → garmin.com
- Forerunner 170 (€299.99) → garmin.com
- Forerunner 170 Music (€349.99) → garmin.com