# The best running watches of 2026

Garmin Forerunner, Coros and Polar: the GPS running watches recommended by Tom's Guide and T3.

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- Aug 28, 2026 · sportive.parisien
- https://even.best/en/l/2496/the-best-running-watches-of-2026

## Top 11

1. **Garmin Forerunner 570** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Tom's Guide's best.
2. **Coros Pace 3** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Light, huge battery, fair price.
3. **Garmin Forerunner 165** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — T3's top pick.
4. **Garmin Forerunner 965** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — AMOLED screen and maps for trail.
5. **Polar Vantage V3** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Advanced training sensors.
6. **Garmin Forerunner 255** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The reliable classic.
7. **Garmin Forerunner 55** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Best small budget watch.
8. **Apple Watch Ultra 3** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — The pick for runners with iPhone.
9. **Huawei Watch GT Runner** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Light running watch.
10. **Kiprun GPS 500 by Coros** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Decathlon's watch made with Coros.
11. **Polar Pacer Pro** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Simple and effective.

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