I just got back from my first jog with the Garmin Forerunner 70, the brand's new entry-level smartwatch for runners. As a newbie runner myself who just recently ran his first 5K, I've been eager to get my hands on the Forerunner 70 ever since its debut.
A serious upgrade over its predecessor, the five-year-old Garmin Forerunner 55, the new Garmin Forerunner 70 might just be the best smartwatch for beginner runners in 2026. Of course, I'll need to spend more than 36 hours with the device to make that call; stay tuned for my full review coming late next week.
