Garmin Forerunner® 265 GPS Running Smartwatch
Smarter Training. Brighter Display. Peak Performance.
The Garmin Forerunner® 265 is the GPS running smartwatch designed to help you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your best. With a vibrant AMOLED display, touchscreen functionality, and advanced performance metrics, it’s the ideal coach on your wrist — ready for every mile.
What’s New
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1.3″ AMOLED Touchscreen + Buttons – Navigate easily with a bright, responsive display and traditional button controls.
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Built-In Music Storage – Download songs and playlists from Spotify, Deezer, or Amazon Music for phone-free listening.
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Wrist-Based Running Dynamics – Track cadence, stride length, ground contact time, and more — all from your wrist.
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Training Readiness – Get a score every morning based on your sleep, recovery, HRV, and training load to know how hard you should train.
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Extended Battery Life – Up to 13 days in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode.
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Water Resistant – 5 ATM rating, safe for swimming and all-weather use.
Health & Wellness Tracking
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Morning Report – View your sleep, recovery, HRV status, and weather updates — customizable to your needs.
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HRV Status – Deeper insights into health, recovery, and readiness while you sleep, powered by Firstbeat Analytics™.
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Recovery Time Advisor – Understand how long to rest before your next high-intensity session.
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Sleep Score & Monitoring – View detailed breakdowns of sleep stages and quality.
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Body Battery™ – Monitor your energy reserves in real-time.
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Women’s Health Tracking – Log menstrual cycles or pregnancy with wellness insights.
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Wrist-Based Heart Rate – Constant heart rate tracking for accurate effort analysis.
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Health Snapshot – Record a 2-minute session to capture heart rate, HRV, blood oxygen, respiration, and stress.
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Stress Tracking – Know whether your day is calm, balanced, or high-stress.
Training & Performance Tools
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Race Predictor – Forecast your 5K, 10K, half marathon, and marathon times.
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Courses & Navigation – Create or import routes from Garmin Connect™, Strava, or Komoot.
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Garmin Coach – Adaptive 5K, 10K, and half-marathon plans from expert coaches.
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Acute Load & Training Effect – Gauge workout impact and monitor short-term load trends.
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VO2 Max & Performance Condition – Assess current fitness and get real-time feedback on your performance.
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Daily Suggested Workouts – Get tailored run suggestions based on recovery, goals, and race plans.
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Race Widget – Get training tips, personalized workouts, and finish-time predictions.
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Cross-Training Ready – Built-in HIIT, strength, yoga, cardio, and Pilates workouts.
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Audio Prompts – Get performance cues and guided workouts through headphones or speaker.
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Intensity Minutes – Track time spent in moderate and vigorous activity zones.
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Pulse Ox Sensor – Monitor blood oxygen saturation for recovery and acclimation.
Advanced Running & Multisport Metrics
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Running Power (Wrist-Based) – See how much force you’re applying to optimize effort and pacing.
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SATIQ™ + Multi-Band GPS – Superior positioning accuracy in challenging environments.
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PacePro™ – GPS-based pace guidance tailored to route terrain.
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Track Running Mode – Records precise laps in meters for accuracy on standard tracks.
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Built-In Sports Apps – Over 30 profiles including running, cycling, open-water swimming, and more.
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Triathlon & Multisport Profiles – Seamlessly transition between disciplines during races and workouts.
Lifestyle & Smart Features
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Safety & Tracking – Send live location or incident alerts automatically to emergency contacts.
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Garmin Pay™ – Contactless payments from your wrist with supported banks.
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Smart Notifications – Get texts, calls, emails, and app alerts when paired with iOS or Android.
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LiveTrack – Share real-time location and course progress with friends and family.
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Music Controls – Play, pause, or skip tracks stored on the watch or connected devices.
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Garmin Connect™ App – View progress, sync activities, and connect with the community — all free.
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Connect IQ™ Store – Customize your watch with downloadable apps, data fields, and watch faces.
Technical Specifications
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Display: 1.3″ AMOLED (416 x 416 pixels)
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Battery Life: Up to 13 days (smartwatch mode), up to 20 hours (GPS)
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Water Rating: 5 ATM
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GPS: Multi-band GNSS + SATIQ™
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Weight: ~47g
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Music Storage: Yes (internal storage for offline playback)
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Materials: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 lens, fiber-reinforced polymer case
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Compatibility: iOS & Android
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Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®
In the Box
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Forerunner® 265 GPS Watch
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Charging/Data Cable
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Quick Start Guide
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