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Training for a 5K or marathon? These are the only running watches actually worth buying

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By: Harry Rabinowitz

8 May 2026 at 22:20

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from Garmin, Coros, Amazfit, Fitbit, Apple and more. Here are my top picks for beginners, races and ultra-athletes alike.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.

I’ve tested dozens of running watches from brands like Garmin, Apple, Google, Fitbit, Coros and others.