Forerunner® 970 47 mm – Titanium with Black Case on Black/Translucent Whitestone Silicone Band

Model: 010-02969-00

For performance-driven runners, there’s Forerunner 970 — the premium GPS running and triathlon smartwatch with our brightest AMOLED display, durable sapphire lens and lightweight titanium bezel. Use the built-in LED flashlight for greater awareness when you head out before the sun’s up or stay out past dark. Understand your overall energy efficiency with running economy, and see how much you are slowing down when your foot hits the ground with step speed loss. Running tolerance helps you understand the real impact running has on your body so you can adjust your training to avoid overload and improve. Use multi-band GPS and full-color, built-in maps plus navigation enhancements to stay on track while you train. Forerunner 970 is ready to go as long as you are, with up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. If you ever go too far, use the built-in speaker and microphone to make a call from your wrist (when paired with your smartphone).

General: High‑end GPS triathlon and running smartwatch in the Forerunner line; 47 mm case; titanium bezel with fiber‑reinforced polymer case; designed for performance runners and multisport athletes; water resistance 5 ATM (50 m); rechargeable lithium‑ion battery.

Display: 1.4″ AMOLED color touchscreen; high‑resolution, always‑on capable; button plus touch interaction.

Case: 47 × 47 × 12.9 mm; lightweight titanium‑accented build in the mid‑50 g range (varies slightly by band/finish); 5 ATM water‑resistant construction suitable for pool and open‑water swimming.

Band: Black/translucent whitestone quick‑release silicone sport band; compatible with standard quick‑release bands in the same width; designed for secure fit during high‑intensity training and racing.

Sensors: Multi‑band GNSS (all‑systems/SatIQ GPS); Elevate Gen 5 optical heart‑rate sensor; ECG capability; skin‑temperature sensor; barometric altimeter; compass; gyroscope; accelerometer; ambient light sensor; SpO₂ (Pulse Ox).

Health & Fitness Features: 24/7 heart rate tracking; ECG spot checks; Body Battery and HRV‑based readiness; advanced sleep tracking with sleep score; VO2 max and race predictors; training readiness and training status; running tolerance and impact load factor; running economy and step speed loss (with compatible strap); extensive triathlon and run profiles, including brick, pool/open‑water swim, trail and ultra‑distance modes.

Smart Features: Smart notifications; built‑in speaker and microphone for calls and voice interactions when paired to a phone; offline music storage and playback with supported streaming services; contactless payments; safety and tracking with incident detection and live location sharing; downloadable apps, widgets and watch faces.

Connectivity: Bluetooth and ANT+ for sensors and phone syncing; Wi‑Fi for fast sync and downloads; broadcasts heart rate to compatible devices; supports a wide ecosystem of accessories (HRM straps, running dynamics, cycling and indoor‑training sensors).

Battery Life: Around 15 days in smartwatch mode (longer with AOD off and lighter use); roughly mid‑20 hours in GPS‑only mode; somewhat lower runtimes in multi‑band/all‑systems GPS with always‑on display; power‑management modes for extended events.

Operating System: Garmin smartwatch platform integrated with Garmin Connect; hybrid button‑plus‑touch interface; full‑color onboard maps with multi‑band GPS navigation, route following and course‑based race tools; deep training load, recovery and performance analytics in the Garmin ecosystem.