Garmin has expanded its running ecosystem in the Philippines with the launch of the new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 smartwatches, the introduction of Garmin Pay, and the announcement of the 2026 Garmin Run Philippines event. The smartwatches also integrate with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans and daily suggested workouts to help users manage their training and recovery. Garmin said the watches include health and wellness features such as sleep tracking, HRV status, and training readiness metrics, providing users with deeper insights into their overall fitness and recovery. The higher-end Forerunner 170 also supports Garmin Pay, allowing users to make contactless payments directly from their smartwatch. Garmin Pay is now available in the Philippines through partnerships with GoTyme Bank and EastWest Bank, with support for Visa and Mastercard payment networks. Alongside the new wearables, Garmin also announced the return of the Garmin Run Marathon Series in the Philippines. Registration is now open through Garmin's official website. According to Garmin, more than 8,000 runners participated in the 2025 edition of the event. Read more in our articles including "Garmin launches Forerunner 70 and 170 in PH, introduces Garmin Pay and announces 2026 Garmin Run" and "Strava introduces new features for hikers and outdoor users".
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Jun 14, 2025Garmin has expanded its running ecosystem in the Philippines with the launch of the new Forerunner 70 and Forerunner 170 smartwatches, the introduction of Garmin Pay, and the announcement of the 2026 Garmin Run Philippines event. The smartwatches also integrate with Garmin Coach adaptive training plans and daily suggested workouts to help users manage their training and recovery.
Garmin said the watches include health and wellness features such as sleep tracking, HRV status, and training readiness metrics, providing users with deeper insights into their overall fitness and recovery. The higher-end Forerunner 170 also supports Garmin Pay, allowing users to make contactless payments directly from their smartwatch. Garmin Pay is now available in the Philippines through partnerships with GoTyme Bank and EastWest Bank, with support for Visa and Mastercard payment networks.
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