Brand: Garmin
Category: Running Watches
Recommended by Matt Daniels, Trail Runner — Evergreen, Colorado
Highlights: long distance, lightweight, durable
The Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch is engineered for serious athletes seeking unparalleled performance in a lightweight design. With advanced features and exceptional battery life, this watch empowers you to conquer any trail or marathon with confidence. 1. Solar-powered Sapphire lens extends battery life up to 320 hours in GPS mode, ensuring long-lasting performance during extended activities. 2. Built-in LED light enhances visibility for nighttime adventures, illuminating your path in low-light conditions. 3. Durable Titanium bezel and comfortable nylon band provide both resilience and comfort for all-day wear. 4. Preloaded TopoActive maps allow for offline navigation, keeping you oriented even in remote areas. 5. Dynamic round-trip routing feature offers customizable turn-by-turn directions, perfect for varied training routes. 6. Comprehensive training features include targeted strength training plans and sport-specific workouts to optimize performance. 7. Advanced tracking capabilities for triathlons and other multi-sport activities, catering to diverse athletic needs. The Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch is designed for ultrarunners and serious athletes who demand reliability and precision in their training. Ideal for rugged terrains and long-distance events, it excels in outdoor environments, particularly during races or extended training sessions. This watch is perfect for users at an advanced skill level, looking to enhance their performance metrics and navigate challenging courses effectively. Whether you're tackling a marathon or exploring new trails, the Enduro 3 is your ultimate companion for peak performance.
Price: $899.99
- Who it's for
- Built for ultra-runners and endurance athletes who need a watch that lasts through multi-day races and heavy training loads. Also suits daily-wear users who want step, heart rate, and workout tracking in a lighter alternative to bulkier GPS watches like the Fenix series.
- What people are saying
- Battery life is the dominant, near-unanimous praise — hosts report 80% remaining after UTMB and 21 days left after a 24-hour race. The large, readable screen, navigation/map feature, and lighter weight versus Fenix are also consistently highlighted; no notable criticism appears across the notes.
- Worth noting
- At ~$900, price is flagged as a real barrier by at least one host. Notes are one-sided positive with no durability issues, fit complaints, or accuracy concerns raised.
Matt Daniels's review
This is a must for long days out in the mountains.
Recommended by Matt Daniels, Trail Runner
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch for?
Built for ultra-runners and endurance athletes who need a watch that lasts through multi-day races and heavy training loads. Also suits daily-wear users who want step, heart rate, and workout tracking in a lighter alternative to bulkier GPS watches like the Fenix series.
What do experts say about the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch?
Battery life is the dominant, near-unanimous praise — hosts report 80% remaining after UTMB and 21 days left after a 24-hour race. The large, readable screen, navigation/map feature, and lighter weight versus Fenix are also consistently highlighted; no notable criticism appears across the notes.
What should you know before buying the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch?
At ~$900, price is flagged as a real barrier by at least one host. Notes are one-sided positive with no durability issues, fit complaints, or accuracy concerns raised.
What does Matt Daniels say about the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch?
This is a must for long days out in the mountains.
Why does Matt Daniels recommend Garmin?
Matt Daniels recommends the Garmin Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch for running watches. This is a must for long days out in the mountains.
Is the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch a good running watche?
Yes — Matt Daniels recommends the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch by Garmin as their running watches pick. This is a must for long days out in the mountains.
Is the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch good for long distance?
Matt Daniels recommends it for long efforts: This is a must for long days out in the mountains.
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What other hosts are saying
10 experts recommend the Garmin Enduro 3 GPS Watch.
I have been using the Enduro 3 for a few weeks and absolutely loving it! The battery is excellent, so it's perfect for a long race like Cocodona.
Recommended in Cocodona 250!
Josh Barry, ULTRA MARATHON RUNNER
I have recently just transitioned to the enduro 3 and will never go back to anything else, I’ve just won the Blue Lake 24hr backyard format event with this watch and it still has 21 days of charge left in it, absolute game changer having 1 less thing to not think about.
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Daily wear
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It may be a hand me down from Amanda Basham because I am too cheap to spend 900 bucks on a watch but I love it anyway.
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The Garmin Enduro 3 is my 'Ride or Die'. It has been with me for thousands if hours of training and countless Ultra and multi-day races. Wouldn't ever choose anything else.
Recommended in 24 Hour World Champs
Marisa Romeo, Mental Performance Consultant
I’ve used the Enduro for all of my long training runs and biggest races, including UTMB, and it has been incredibly reliable. The map feature is fantastic. The screen is easy to see, even when you’re moving, and it’s been a huge help with navigation and staying on course. The battery life is crazy. After using it for UTMB, I still had 80% battery left, which is pretty impressive considering how long I was out there. I also love how much data it tracks, from sleep and recovery to steps, heart rate, training metrics, and everything in between. For long-distance running and ultras, the combination of navigation, battery life, and all the training/recovery data makes this a watch I rely on for both training and racing.
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Aaron Baker, Entrepreneur | Creator | Ultra Runner
Love this watch. Battery life is insane.
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Kat Callaway, World's Okayest Athlete
I have been using Garmin watches for years. I started with the fenix series, but as much ax I loved them, they were very heavy. I chose the Enduro 3 as a replacement for my fenix 7 solar, and I have not regretted it one bit. It does everything I need it to do - and a lot of things I'll likely never use - and it's so much lighter and feels great on my wrist. The display is easy to read even in bright sunlight, the touchscreen is responsive, and battery life is fantastic.
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Huge watch because the battery life is massive. The big screen is great because you can actually see the data when you're running fast. Bonus, it has a great light!
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