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Garmin Fenix 8 51mm SOLAR Free Delivery

€999.00 €1,149.99

This product is an Online Exclusive and is not available in our retail stores.

This product is excluded from all promotional discounts and offers.

This item is supplied and dispatched by one of our trusted Irish suppliers. All returns and customer support are handled directly by The Run Hub.

Description

The Garmin Fenix 8 Solar is engineered for athletes and adventurers who demand peak performance in every environment. Built with a rugged dive-rated chassis, an advanced Power Sapphire™ solar-charging lens, and a bright always-on display, it delivers exceptional durability and endurance for the longest pursuits. With up to 28 days of battery life, an integrated LED flashlight, powerful voice-enabled controls, and class-leading training, health, and navigation capabilities, this is the most complete multisport smartwatch Garmin has ever created.

From mountain summits to deep-water exploration and everything in between, Fēnix 8 Solar equips you with precision GPS, advanced performance insights, next-generation strength training tools, and 24/7 wellness tracking—allowing you to push further, recover smarter, and train with absolute confidence.

Features

  • Solar Power Sapphire™ lens delivers extended battery life for long expeditions.

  • Up to 28 days of battery life in smartwatch mode for uninterrupted training and adventure.

  • Dive-rated design (40m) with leakproof metal buttons and a durable sensor-guard housing.

  • Always-on 1.3” solar-charged display with scratch-resistant sapphire lens and titanium bezel.

  • Built-in speaker and microphone for phone calls, voice messaging (paired smartphone), and offline voice commands.

  • Integrated LED flashlight with variable brightness, red safety light, and cadence-matched strobe mode.

  • Advanced training tools including Training Readiness, Training Status, Endurance Score, Hill Score, Race Widget, VO2 Max, Grade-Adjusted Pace, and Daily Suggested Workouts.

  • Strength-specific workouts with detailed muscle targeting and sport-specific profiles.

  • Multisport auto-transition for triathlon and duathlon events.

  • Comprehensive activity profiles covering running, cycling, swimming, HIIT, diving, skiing, surfing, MTB, rucking, team sports, yoga, Pilates, and more.

  • Full outdoor navigation suite with TopoActive maps, SkiView™, CourseView golf maps, NextFork™ guidance, and turn-by-turn directions.

  • SatIQ™ + Multi-Band GPS for superior accuracy and smart battery optimisation.

  • ABC sensors (altimeter, barometer, compass) for mountain and trail navigation.

  • 24/7 wellness monitoring including HRV Status, Body Battery™, Pulse Ox, sleep score, Sleep Coach, stress tracking, respiration rate, hydration tracking, and Health Snapshot.

  • Women’s health tracking for menstrual and pregnancy monitoring with enhanced insights.

  • Jet Lag Advisor and lifestyle logging to support global travel and recovery.

  • Smart features including music (Spotify/Deezer/YouTube Music), Garmin Pay™, notifications, Garmin Share, stocks tracking, and Connect IQ™ apps.

  • Garmin Messenger™ support for two-way wrist messaging.

Materials

  • Lens: Power Sapphire™ solar-charging sapphire crystal

  • Bezel: Titanium

  • Case: Fiber-reinforced polymer with metal rear cover

  • Strap: Silicone or UltraFit band (depending on variant)

  • Buttons: Leakproof metal construction

  • Display: Always-on transflective solar-charging panel with enhanced brightness

Technologies
  • Power Sapphire™ Solar Charging – extends battery life using high-efficiency solar absorption.
  • SatIQ™ Technology – automatically adjusts GPS mode for optimal accuracy and battery efficiency.
  • Multi-Band GPS – dual-frequency positioning for maximum precision.
  • Training Readiness – combines HRV, sleep, recovery, and load to determine readiness to train.
  • Endurance Score – measures long-duration effort capability across all activities.
  • Hill Score – evaluates uphill running strength and endurance over time.
  • PacePro™ – grade-adjusted pacing guidance for race strategy.
  • ClimbPro™ – real-time ascent and gradient breakdown on climbs.
  • NextFork™ Navigation – shows upcoming trail intersections and distances.
  • TopoActive & SkiView™ Mapping – global topographic maps + 2,000+ ski resort maps.
  • CourseView Maps – full-colour maps for 43,000+ golf courses.
  • Pulse Ox Technology – measures blood oxygen saturation for altitude and sleep insights.
  • Body Battery™ – energy monitoring combining stress, sleep, and recovery.
  • Health Snapshot™ – 2-minute scan of key metrics for quick reports.
  • Garmin Coach – adaptive training plans for running, cycling, and strength.
  • Animated Workouts – strength, cardio, yoga, and Pilates demos on-watch.
  • Garmin Pay™ – contactless payments.
  • Garmin Messenger™ – two-way messaging directly from the watch.
  • Connect IQ™ – downloadable watch faces, data fields, apps.
Specifications

Display Size: 1.4"

Lens Type: Power Sapphire™ solar-charging lens

Battery Life:

Up to 28 days in smartwatch mode

Up to extended multi-week life via solar in specific modes

Water Rating: 10 ATM + Dive-Rated (40m)

GPS: Multi-Band + SatIQ™

Wireless: Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®

Navigation Maps: TopoActive, SkiView™, CourseView (43,000+ golf courses)

Sensors: Wrist HR, Pulse Ox, barometer, altimeter, compass, thermometer, accelerometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor

Compatibility: iPhone® and Android™ smartphones

Pre-order Dispatch Information

Once a Pre-Order item is dispatched, you will recieve a shipping update via email with a Tracking Reference included.

Delays: If for any reason, the expected dispatch date is delayed, you will be contacted via email or via the contact number on your order.

For more information contact sales@therunhub.ie

Shipping & Returns

Important Notice for Peak Periods:

During busy trading times such as Christmas, Easter, Black Friday, and Sale Periods, Next Day Delivery is not guaranteed.

Shipping

When:

Orders received before 2.30pm will receive same day dispatch subject to stock availability.  Weekend orders will be processed on the next working day. 

How Much:

Purchases over €95 will have free delivery, whereas purchases below €95 are subject to a €4.50 charge. European deliveries are subject to a €10 fee.

Our Shipping Partners:

We use both DPD and An Post as our delivery partners. While we aim to get all customers their shipment within 24 hours of ordering, however we do have exceptions.  Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery within Ireland and if you have not received your order by this time please contact us by emailing sales@therunhub.ie referencing the order confirmation number.

Click and Collect:

Orders placed before 4pm will be ready for same day collection in our Coolmine store.  If you wish for a product to be collected from another store, then we may need to carry out an inter-store transfer and we ask that you allow additional time for this to be processed and ready.  You will receive a confirmation mail/call to notify you when your order is ready for collection.

Import duties and taxes on international orders will be assessed by local officials and billed to you separately if applicable. Please contact your customs office for information on duties, taxes and restricted items. Unfortunately we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. We are unable to reimburse any costs incurred regardless of the circumstances

Disclaimer:

The Run Hub will not be held responsible for any delays encountered by DPD or An Post.  We strive to get most orders out with next day delivery, but at times our courier partners may experience delays within their own service.   If you are contacted by DPD/An Post personnel and you request delivery to an alternative address to that submitted with your order, you do so at your own risk.  The Run Hub will not be held responsible for any loss or damage to deliveries in this case.

Product Guarantee:

In the unlikely case that you find a fault with your product, please return it to us with a note detailing the issue.  If we find a manufacturing, fault we will happily replace it or refund you.  We aim to deal with returns within 2-3 days of receiving them.  For some faulty returns we may need to seek the opinion of the respective brand.  We will advise you of this referral and the additional timeframe that may be required.  Your statutory rights will not be affected


Returns

ONLINE ORDER RETURNS↩


We value you as a customer and understand that sometimes you may need to return a product for various reasons.  With this in mind, we try to make this process as easy and transparent as possible.
  • By ordering from our website, you agree that you can return or exchange the product(s) within 30 days of your purchase.
  • Proof of purchase will be required with the returned product for refund or exchange.
  • If the product is damaged or soiled upon return, you will be charged for the cost of repair or replacement.  For this reason, we recommend that you use a trusted courier provider to return your purchase to us in the same condition as it was sold.
  • The customer is responsible for shipping costs back to The Run Hub.
  • For in-store purchases, we offer customers the options of an exchange or credit note only.
  • Refunds for online purchases can only be processed if the product is returned to our Coolmine store, Dublin, D15 KT72.
  • Refunds for online purchases will be issued within 7 days of goods returned, subject to the above conditions.
  • Online returns for exchange can be returned to any store. We advise that you call the store in advance to ensure the size you require to exchange for is in stock.
  • During exceptional circumstances there may be a delay in processing online returns. This will only occur if circumstances outside of our control inhibit our normal business operations. 
  • Returns will be processed via the same method as the original form of payment
  • Please be mindful that some payment providers may take longer than others to refund funds to your account.
Click & Collect

For click and collect shopping, please select ‘collect in store' from the delivery options at cart. 

  • When your order has been processed, you will receive an email notification.
  • We will then call you to confirm when it is ready for collection in store. 
  • Orders are normally available within a few hours, but occasionally it could take 1-2 working days if we need to transfer a product from another shop. 

We will hold your order in store for a maximum of 3 days - if you do not collect your order within this time-frame, we will give you a reminder call allowing for another 3 days for collection.