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Garmin Forerunner 265 46mm Free Delivery

€430.00 €449.99

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 Forerunner 265 46mm is built for runners who want brighter insights, smarter training guidance, and a lighter watch that’s ready for any distance. Its vibrant 1.3" AMOLED display brings your metrics to life with exceptional clarity, while the dual control system — touchscreen plus buttons — ensures seamless use in any training environment.

With up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode, the Forerunner 265 keeps pace through heavy training weeks without slowing you down. Training Readiness, HRV Status, Daily Suggested Workouts, and Training Status work together to help you understand when to push, when to recover, and how to get the most from every session.

Powered by SatIQ™ + Multi-Band GPS, you get exceptional positional accuracy, whether you’re pacing through city streets or exploring new routes. Wrist-based Running Dynamics and Running Power give you deeper insight into technique and effort, while built-in profiles cover everything from triathlon to strength training.

Smart features such as music storage, Garmin Pay™ contactless payments, and smart notifications make everyday use effortless. Whether you're training for a milestone race or building fitness year-round, the Forerunner 265 delivers the performance insights, recovery tools, and modern convenience needed to run brilliantly — every day.

Features

  • Bright 1.3" AMOLED touchscreen with button controls for intuitive navigation

  • Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode

  • Training Readiness score based on sleep, HRV, recovery and training load

  • Daily Suggested Workouts that adapt after every run based on performance and recovery

  • SatIQ™ + Multi-Band GPS for high-precision tracking in all environments

  • Wrist-based Running Dynamics: cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more

  • Wrist-based Running Power for improved pacing control

  • Morning Report with sleep insights, HRV status, weather and training outlook

  • Garmin Coach adaptive training plans for race preparation

  • Training Status, Training Effect, Acute Load & Performance Condition metrics

  • HRV Status, Pulse Ox3, Stress Tracking, Body Battery™ and Health Snapshot

  • Track Run mode for accurate track-specific distances

  • Built-in sports apps including triathlon, cycling, pool swimming, HIIT, yoga, Pilates and strength

  • Courses and route creation via Garmin Connect with turn-by-turn guidance

  • Sleep Coach for personalised sleep recommendations

  • Music storage with support for Spotify, Deezer and YouTube Music

  • Garmin Pay™ contactless payments for quick checkout

  • Smart notifications for calls, texts and app alerts

  • Safety features: incident detection and LiveTrack

  • Customisable watch faces, apps and data fields via Connect IQ™ Store

Materials

  • Lens Material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

  • Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer

  • Case Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer

  • Quick-Release Strap: Silicone band (20 mm)

  • Watch Back Cover: Fibre-reinforced polymer

  • Display Type: AMOLED, optional always-on mode

Technologies
  • AMOLED Display Technology – Bright, high-contrast visual clarity with responsive touch control
  • SatIQ™ Technology – Optimises GPS performance by switching modes automatically for best accuracy and battery efficiency
  • Multi-Band GPS – Dual-frequency positioning for premium accuracy in dense cities and under heavy tree cover
  • Training Readiness – Evaluates sleep, recovery, HRV and training load to guide daily effort
  • Garmin Coach – Adaptive, personalised coaching plans that adjust based on performance
  • Daily Suggested Workouts – Auto-generated training sessions tailored to current fitness and recovery
  • Training Status & Training Effect – Insights into productivity, load balance and workout impact
  • HRV Status – Nighttime HRV analysis for recovery and stress interpretation
  • Body Battery™ – Tracks energy levels based on sleep, stress and activity
  • Sleep Coach – AI-driven sleep recommendations and guidance
  • Wrist-Based Running Dynamics – Measures cadence, stride length, vertical oscillation, ground contact time and more
  • Wrist-Based Running Power – Live power feedback for better pacing control
  • Pulse Ox Sensor – Measures blood oxygen saturation during sleep or activity
  • PacePro™ – Grade-adjusted pace guidance for race and training strategy
  • ClimbPro™ – Real-time ascent information on courses
  • Health Snapshot™ – 2-minute recording of key metrics (HR, HRV, stress, respiration, SpO₂)
  • Incident Detection & LiveTrack – Safety technology for real-time location sharing
Specifications

Display Size: 1.3" (32.4 mm diameter)

Display Type: AMOLED with optional always-on mode

Resolution: 416 × 416 pixels

Lens Material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer

Case Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer

Strap: 20 mm silicone quick-release band

Weight: 47 g

Water Rating: 5 ATM

Battery Life:

Up to 13 days in smartwatch mode

Up to 20 hours in GPS mode

GNSS: Multi-Band GPS + SatIQ™

Sensors: Wrist HR, Pulse Ox, Barometer, Compass, Accelerometer, Thermometer

Connectivity: Bluetooth®, ANT+®, Wi-Fi®

Activity Profiles: 30+ sports including running, cycling, swimming, HIIT, yoga, triathlon

Music Storage: Yes (Spotify, Deezer, YouTube Music support)

Contactless Payments: Garmin Pay™

Safety Features: Incident detection, Assistance alerts, LiveTrack

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.