In the box:

Forerunner 245 Music
Charging/data cable
Quickstart guide

Key features:

Monitor your training load to see if you're fully owning it or just overdoing it.
Prep for your next race like a boss with free Garmin Coach adaptive training plans.
Finesse your form by tracking running dynamics¹.
We'll watch your back for you with incident detection and assistance features².
Music storage on your wrist
Battery life - Up to 6 hours in GPS mode with music

A design that cuts back on bulk

It’s sleek and lightweight — perfect for running and everyday wear.

These materials are ready to run

Featuring a sweatproof silicone band and durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3, Forerunner 245 can handle whatever’s ahead.

Garmin coach

These adaptive training plans. feature guidance from expert coaches and free training plans that adapt to you and your goals. Workouts sync right to your watch

Built-in sports apps

Switch up your workout routine with activity profiles for cycling, pool swimming, track running, elliptical, stair-stepper and more.

Wrist-based heart rate

Get heart rate data3 along with alerts if your heart rate stays too high or too low while you’re at rest. Gauge how hard your heart is working during activities, even underwater.

Built-in GPS

Track where you run, and get accurate stats, including distance, pace and intervals.

Running dynamics

When used with a compatible accessory, Forerunner 245 measures crucial running metrics such as cadence, stride length, ground contact time and balance, and more.

VO2 max

Train smarter with VO2 Max an indicator of how you can expect to perform. This metric even accounts for changes in performance that could be caused by heat or altitude.

Training status

This metric evaluates your recent exercise history and performance indicators to let you know if you’re training productively, peaking or overreaching.

Recovery time

After each workout, the built-in recovery time advisor lets you know how long to rest before another big effort. It even accounts for all-day stress, sleep and daily activity outside of workouts.

Battery life

Run your heart out with a watch that’s got the power to keep up. You’ll get up to 7 days of battery life in smartwatch mode and up to 24 hours in GPS mode.

Smart notifications

Receive emails, texts and alerts right on your watch when paired with a

Syncs with Garmin Connect™

Upload your activities to the Garmin Connect app to interact with a thriving online community where people on the go can connect and compete — and even share their triumphs via social media.

Specifications:

Dimensions	42.3 x 42.3 x 12.2mm
Weight	38.5g
Display Size	30.4mm diameter
Display Res	240 x 240 pixels
Battery Life	Smartwatch Mode: Up to 7 days GPS Mode: Up to 24 hours
Daily Smart Features	Connectivity Smartphone compatibility Compatible with Garmin connect mobile Connect IQ Smartphone notifications Weather Controls smartphone music Find my watch Find my phone feature VIRB remote
Sensors	GPS Garmin elevate wrist heart rate monitor Accelerator GLONASS Compass Gyroscope Thermometer Barometric altimeter
Activity Tracking Features	Step counter Move bar Auto goal Sleep monitoring Calories burned Distance traveled Intensity minutes Auto lap Advance workouts Virtual pacer Recovery adviser Race predictor Running dynamics Run/Walk feature
Heart Rate Features	HR zones HR alerts HR caloiries % HR max % HRR Recovery time Auto max HR

Garmin Forerunner 245 Music