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
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Bright 1.3" AMOLED touchscreen with button controls for intuitive navigation
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Up to 13 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and 20 hours in GPS mode
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Training Readiness score based on sleep, HRV, recovery and training load
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Daily Suggested Workouts that adapt after every run based on performance and recovery
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SatIQ™ + Multi-Band GPS for high-precision tracking in all environments
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Wrist-based Running Dynamics: cadence, stride length, ground contact time and more
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Wrist-based Running Power for improved pacing control
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Morning Report with sleep insights, HRV status, weather and training outlook
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Garmin Coach adaptive training plans for race preparation
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Training Status, Training Effect, Acute Load & Performance Condition metrics
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HRV Status, Pulse Ox3, Stress Tracking, Body Battery™ and Health Snapshot
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Track Run mode for accurate track-specific distances
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Built-in sports apps including triathlon, cycling, pool swimming, HIIT, yoga, Pilates and strength
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Courses and route creation via Garmin Connect with turn-by-turn guidance
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Sleep Coach for personalised sleep recommendations
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Music storage with support for Spotify, Deezer and YouTube Music
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Garmin Pay™ contactless payments for quick checkout
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Smart notifications for calls, texts and app alerts
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Safety features: incident detection and LiveTrack
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Customisable watch faces, apps and data fields via Connect IQ™ Store
Materials
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Lens Material: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
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Bezel Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
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Case Material: Fibre-reinforced polymer
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Quick-Release Strap: Silicone band (20 mm)
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Watch Back Cover: Fibre-reinforced polymer
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Display Type: AMOLED, optional always-on mode