Garmin Forerunner 265S 42mm Free Delivery

The Garmin Forerunner 265S is a lightweight, multisport running smartwatch built to help you train smarter, recover better, and perform at your highest level. With a vibrant 1.1" AMOLED display, advanced training and recovery insights, and next-generation GPS accuracy, it packs pro-level performance into a compact, wrist-friendly design.

Designed for runners who want meaningful data without unnecessary bulk, the Forerunner 265S delivers personalised daily workouts, adaptive Garmin Coach plans, Training Readiness scoring, advanced running dynamics, and full health monitoring — all while offering up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode.

Whether you’re chasing a PB, building fitness, or training for multisport events, the Forerunner 265S keeps you connected, guided, and ready for every run.

Features

• Bright 1.1" AMOLED touchscreen with physical buttons

• Up to 15 days of battery life in smartwatch mode / 24 hours in GPS mode

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

• Daily Suggested Workouts that adapt after every session

• Garmin Coach adaptive training plans

• Advanced training metrics: Training Status, Training Effect, Acute Load

• HRV Status for deeper recovery and performance analysis

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

• Wrist-based Running Dynamics (cadence, stride length, GCT and more)

• Wrist-based Running Power for pacing and effort control

• SatIQ™ + Multi-Band GPS for superior accuracy and battery efficiency

• PacePro™ pacing guidance for race strategy

• Track Run mode for precise 400m track accuracy

• Triathlon and Multisport activity profiles

• 30+ built-in sport modes (running, cycling, swimming, strength, yoga, HIIT)

• Stress Tracking, Pulse Ox, Body Battery™, respiration rate and Health Snapshot

• Sleep Coach with personalised recommendations

• Nap detection with recovery insights

• Women’s Health Tracking (menstrual cycle & pregnancy)

• Smart notifications for calls, texts and app alerts

• Music storage with Spotify, Deezer and YouTube Music (subscription required)

• Garmin Pay™ contactless payments

• Safety & tracking features including incident detection and LiveTrack

• Connect IQ™ support for apps, data fields and watch faces

• Sync courses from Garmin Connect and third-party platforms

• Google Maps app for turn-by-turn navigation (Android only)

Materials

• Bezel: Fibre-reinforced polymer

• Lens: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3

• Case: Fibre-reinforced polymer

• Strap: Silicone (18mm quick-release)

• AMOLED Display – Ultra-bright, high-contrast visuals for maximum clarity
• SatIQ™ – Automatically switches GPS modes to optimise battery and accuracy
• Multi-Band GPS – Enhanced precision in challenging environments
• Training Readiness – Combines sleep, recovery, HRV and load into a readiness score
• HRV Status – Nightly HRV measurements for recovery and performance analysis
• Body Battery™ – Monitors energy levels throughout the day
• Pulse Ox – Measures blood oxygen saturation
• PacePro™ – Course-based pacing strategy tool
• Garmin Coach – Adaptive plans for 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
• Women’s Health Tracking – Menstrual cycle and pregnancy insights
• Garmin Pay™ – Contactless payment technology
• Connect IQ™ – Custom watch faces, data fields and apps
• Google Maps (Android) – Turn-by-turn wrist navigation

Display size: 1.1" (28.1 mm) AMOLED

Resolution: 360 × 360 pixels

Weight: 39 g

Battery life (smartwatch mode): Up to 15 days

Battery life (GPS mode): Up to 24 hours

Water rating: 5 ATM

GPS: SatIQ™ + Multi-Band GNSS

Storage: Up to 8GB for music & apps

Supported sensors: Wrist HR, Pulse Ox, Compass, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Thermometer

Wrist size compatibility: 110–175 mm

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

Returns

ONLINE ORDER RETURNS↩

• 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.

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.