TRAIN BRILLIANTLY

MORNING REPORT

Receive an overview of your sleep¹ and training outlook as soon as you wake up — alongside HRV status and weather. You can even customize your report to show you what you want to see.

RACE WIDGET

Get ready for your next race — whether it’s a 10K or marathon — with training tips, personalized daily suggested workouts and completion time predictions based on course details, weather and performance.

DAILY SUGGESTED WORKOUTS

Get workouts made for you. They adapt after every run to match your performance and recovery and take into account the races coming up in your Garmin Connect™ calendar.

TRAINING READINESS

From the moment you wake up, get a readiness score based on your sleep quality, recovery, training load and more, so you can determine whether it’s a good day to go hard — or take it easy.

TRAINING STATUS

Using indicators such as HRV status, your recent exercise history and performance, get an easy insight into your overall effort — and whether you’re training productively, peaking or strained.

HRV STATUS

Gain a deeper understanding of your overall health, training and recovery through heart rate variability while you sleep, based on technology developed by our Firstbeat Analytics™ team.

GARMIN COACH

Free adaptive 5K, 10K and half marathon training plans from expert coaches.

RECOVERY TIME

Know how long you need to recover before your next high effort workout based on your latest training.

COURSES

Create or find existing courses in the Garmin Connect app, or sync from your favorite third party platforms.

SLEEP MONITORING AND SLEEP SCORE

Understand how your body’s recovering with sleep score, breakdown of your sleep stages and detailed insights for improved sleep quality.

BODY BATTERY™ ENERGY MONITORING

Track your body’s energy levels to find the best times for activity and rest¹.

RACE PREDICTOR

Get an estimate of what your pace could be for a 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon.

WOMEN'S HEALTH TRACKING

Track and log your menstrual cycle or pregnancy to get exercise and nutrition education.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING DYNAMICS

This smartwatch measures crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more.

WRIST-BASED HEART RATE

The watch constantly samples your heart rate to help you gauge how hard you work during activities¹.

ACUTE LOAD

Compare your recent training load to the optimal range to help improve your fitness.

TRAINING EFFECT

See how your workouts influence your endurance, speed and power.

PERFORMANCE CONDITION

While you run, get an analysis of your pace and heart rate for a real-time assessment of your current ability to perform.

VO2 MAX

See your current fitness level and track changes over time to set goals, evaluate progress and more.

INTENSITY MINUTES

Track your moderate and vigorous activity minutes.

HEALTH SNAPSHOT

Log a 2-minute session to record key health stats, then generate a report to share with your healthcare provider.

STRESS TRACKING

Find out if you’re having a calm, balanced or stressful day.

PULSE OX SENSOR

Track your blood oxygen saturation while you’re awake or asleep².

AUDIO PROMPTS

Get alerts to know how you’re performing and even be guided through workouts.

CROSS TRAINING

Forerunner 265 is preloaded with free HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga and Pilates workouts so you can switch up how you sweat.

WRIST-BASED RUNNING POWER

See how much power you’re applying to the trail or road so you can manage effort and fine-tune training.

SATIQ™ TECHNOLOGY AND MULTI-BAND GPS

Get superior positioning accuracy and optimized battery life.

PACEPRO™ FEATURE

Plan race-day strategy with GPS-based pace guidance for a selected course or distance.

BUILT-IN SPORTS APPS

Tap in to 30+ built-in activities, including cycling, open-water swimming, strength training and more.

TRACK RUNNING

Record accurate lap distances and see your distances in meters.

TRIATHLON AND MULTISPORT PROFILES

Switch between sports with one press by using built-in profiles, or you can create your own.

MUSIC

Download songs and playlists from your Spotify, Deezer or Amazon Music accounts for phone-free listening.

SAFETY AND TRACKING

If you feel unsafe or if your watch senses that an incident occurred, your watch will send a message with your live location³.

GARMIN PAY™ CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS

Breeze through checkout lines or transit systems with participating providers.

SMART NOTIFICATIONS

Receive emails, texts and alerts on your watch when paired with your iPhone® or Android™ smartphone.

LIVETRACK

Friends and family can follow your real-time location³ and view preplanned courses.

GARMIN CONNECT APP

See your health and fitness information, connect with friends and more — in this free, zero-subscription app.

CONNECT IQ™ STORE

Add watch faces, data fields and apps to your paired watch.

¹ Activity tracking accuracy; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy.

² This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox not available in all countries.

³ When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

About Garmin Forerunner 265

An embodiment of precision and style, the Forerunner 265 Multisport GPS Smartwatch in Whitestone/Tidal Blue is a durable, high-tech, and multifunctional timepiece designed to elevate your athletic performance. Whether you're a runner, a triathlete, or a fitness enthusiast, this stylish and accurate smartwatch is engineered to keep pace with your active lifestyle.

Experience unparalleled clarity with the vibrant AMOLED touchscreen display, bringing your training data to life in rich color. The Forerunner 265 is more than just a watch; it's a comprehensive fitness companion that offers personalized insights and daily suggested workouts tailored to your unique fitness journey.

Stay ahead of the game with the Morning Report feature, providing an overview of your sleep quality, training outlook, heart rate variability (HRV) status, and weather conditions at a glance. Customize your report to focus on the metrics that matter most to you.

Prepare for race day with the innovative Race Widget, offering training tips, adaptive workout suggestions, and completion time predictions. This feature takes into account various factors such as course details and weather conditions, ensuring you're fully equipped for your next challenge.

The Forerunner 265's Daily Suggested Workouts adapt to your performance and recovery levels, seamlessly integrating with your Garmin Connect calendar to keep your training on track. With the Training Readiness score, you'll know at a glance whether to push your limits or opt for a recovery day, based on comprehensive data including sleep quality and training load.

Gain insight into your overall training status, leveraging indicators like HRV status and recent exercise history to determine if you're training productively, peaking, or at risk of overtraining. The HRV Status feature, developed by Firstbeat Analytics, offers a deeper understanding of your health and recovery patterns.

Designed for endurance, the Forerunner 265 boasts up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, ensuring you stay connected and informed without constant recharging. With Garmin Coach, access free adaptive training plans for 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, crafted by expert coaches to guide you to the finish line.

Monitor your recovery time, create or find courses, and delve into detailed sleep monitoring and sleep score analytics to optimize your rest and performance. The Body Battery Energy Monitoring tracks your energy levels throughout the day, helping you identify the best times for activity and rest.

For female athletes, the Women's Health Tracking feature provides valuable insights into menstrual cycles or pregnancy, offering tailored exercise and nutrition advice. The Forerunner 265 also measures crucial running metrics directly from your wrist, including cadence, stride length, and ground contact time, to refine your running form.

With wrist-based heart rate monitoring, Acute Load comparison, Training Effect insights, and real-time Performance Condition analysis, this smartwatch is a powerhouse of performance metrics. Track your VO2 Max, intensity minutes, and even log a Health Snapshot to share with your healthcare provider.

Manage stress with built-in tracking, monitor blood oxygen saturation with the Pulse Ox sensor, and enjoy audio prompts to stay informed during workouts. The Forerunner 265 also supports cross-training with preloaded workouts for HIIT, strength, cardio, yoga, and Pilates.

Harness wrist-based running power data to optimize your effort, and rely on SatIQ Technology and Multi-Band GPS for superior positioning accuracy. The PacePro feature assists in planning your race-day strategy, while built-in sports apps cater to over 30 activities, including cycling and open-water swimming.

Stay connected with Connect Music, allowing for phone-free listening from your Spotify, Deezer, or Amazon Music accounts. Safety and tracking features ensure peace of mind, with incident detection and live location sharing capabilities. Garmin Pay facilitates contactless payments, and smart notifications keep you in the loop when paired with your smartphone.

The Forerunner 265 is compatible with the Garmin Connect App and Connect IQ Store, enabling you to customize your watch with additional faces, data fields, and apps. With the LiveTrack feature, friends and family can follow your progress in real-time, making this smartwatch an indispensable tool for anyone serious about their fitness and safety.

Garmin Forerunner 265 Features

• 1.3" Colorful AMOLED Display
• Up to 20 Hours of Battery Life in GPS Mode
• Advanced Training Metrics and Recovery Insights
• SatIQ and Multi-Band GPS
• Touchscreen and Buttons
• Music on Your Wrist