GPS watches Garmin Forerunner 170 Blanc

The Garmin Forerunner 170 GPS watch combines wrist-based tracking of pace, distance and heart rate with multi-GNSS positioning and connected features such as Garmin Pay contactless payments. Training suggestions evolve from one session to the next according to performance and recovery, while battery life reaches up to 10 days in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode.

Training and running

The watch suggests a suitable workout every day and supports preparation for a goal over several weeks.

• Daily workout suggestions, with sessions alternating between running and walking
• Adaptive Garmin Coach plans, in a lighter or more demanding version
• Quick workouts set up on the watch according to duration and intensity
• Track runs with lap distances recorded in metres
• Free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga, Pilates and mobility workouts via Garmin Connect
• More than 80 built-in activities, including cycling, open water swimming and strength training

Performance metrics

Fitness and load data help you pace your effort from one session to the next.

• Training readiness, training status and Training Effect
• VO2 Max, fitness age, acute load and intensity minutes
• Wrist-based running power and running dynamics (cadence, stride length, ground contact time)
• Estimated recovery time after each workout
• Race predictor for 5 km, 10 km, half marathon and marathon distances

Preparing for race day

Your race strategy is built in advance, then followed directly on the watch.

• Race planner with cut-off times, notes, aid stations, checkpoints and first aid points
• PacePro to set your pace for a course or distance
• Courses created in Garmin Connect or synced from third-party platforms
• Spoken performance alerts via the paired smartphone

Health, energy and sleep

Round-the-clock tracking gives an overall view of recovery and wellbeing.

• HRV status, health status, Body Battery and pulse oximeter
• Sleep coach with sleep score and sleep stages, nap detection
• Personalised morning report and evening report
• Breathing variations, stress tracking and health snapshot to share with your doctor
• Women's health tracking (menstrual cycle, pregnancy) and routine tracking (caffeine, alcohol)
• Daily steps, calories burned and floors climbed

Connectivity, payments and safety

Once paired with a smartphone, the Forerunner 170 lets you pay, read your messages and share your location during outings.

• Garmin Pay contactless payments
• Smart Notifications on iPhone and Android, quick text replies (Android or Garmin Messenger)
• Incident detection with real-time location sharing, or manual trigger
• LiveTrack location sharing
• Google Maps guidance on your wrist with Android
• Garmin Share, Connect IQ store, colour filters and customisable watch faces

Garmin Forerunner 170 specifications:

• GPS: multi-GNSS
• Battery life in smartwatch mode: up to 10 days
• Battery life in GPS mode: up to 20 hours
• Sensors: wrist-based heart rate, pulse oximeter
• Built-in activities: more than 80
• Running metrics: wrist-based pace, distance, power and running dynamics
• Payments: Garmin Pay
• Safety: incident detection, LiveTrack
• Compatibility: iPhone and Android, Garmin Connect app, Connect IQ store