Best Running Watches under $450 in 2026
Whether you're looking for your first running watch or in research phase for an upgrade, these are the best GPS watches for runners, under $450.
Polar Grit X2 review: A compact outdoor watch for trails and training
Robust multisport features with AMOLED display, biosensing, and mapping in a design that skips the bulk of premium models - that's a key draw here!
COROS PACE 4 review: Why this ultralight AMOLED running watch became my daily favorite
A featherweight GPS running watch with sharp visuals, long battery life, and voice tools that make logging efforts more enjoyable.
I tried the COROS NOMAD for a month: Pros, cons, and my key takeaways
A rugged adventure watch with big battery, full maps, and fishing tools that make more sense for trail days, hikes, and off-grid trips than…
I tried the COROS APEX 4 for a month, here’s what I learned
A lightweight mountain GPS watch with huge battery life, precise offline maps, and athlete-focused features that make long training days feel easier.
Suunto Race 2 review: clarity, battery, and control for serious training
A deeper look at Suunto’s brightest, longest-lasting training watch yet PLUS how it fits into real-world running and endurance life.
Apple Watch Ultra 3 review: the ultimate adventure smartwatch, but still not the best running watch
Apple’s rugged Ultra 3 adds satellite safety, brighter visuals, and deeper health tracking, yet dedicated sports watches still win on…
COROS PACE 4 is built for speed, style, and smarter training
COROS PACE 4 delivers a brighter AMOLED display, built-in voice features, improved battery life, and advanced training tools, all at just 32g.…
Suunto Vertical 2 Review: AMOLED Clarity Meets Epic Adventure Endurance
Offline maps, a real flashlight, and Always-On Display for uninterrupted data, makes this Suunto’s toughest, smartest watch yet.
Suunto Vertical 2 is built for bold adventures and daily grit
With an AMOLED display, flashlight, offline maps, and extreme battery life, this new flagship watch pushes Suunto’s outdoor legacy even further.
Suunto Run running watch review
A run focused GPS running watch with excellent accuracy, training tools that matter, and a price that makes it all the more tempting.
Garmin Forerunner 965 Review
It's the watch I've been using all year for road & trail runs, ultra racing, route discovery, sleep tracking, and everyday health and fitness.
Now At SCHEELS: Garmin Fenix 7X Pro, AKA The Ultimate Running Companion
How the Garmin Fenix 7X Pro GPS watch, now available at SCHEELS, will transform how you track, analyze, and enhance your running and fitness.
Garmin Fenix 7X Pro Review: The Ultimate Multisport GPS Smartwatch
Our Garmin Fenix 7X Pro review explains why it's essentially the ultimate GPS smartwatch for runners and fitness enthusiasts, but not for everyone.
The Polar Grit X2 Pro Is Here, And It Could Just Be The Running Watch To Take On The Garmin Fenix Series
The Polar Grit X2 Pro is a running watch blending durability, advanced navigation, and health insights for an epic outdoor adventure experience.
Running with the Garmin Fenix 5X – The Pros and Cons
Garmin Fenix 5X Review: What's it like running with the Garmin Fenix 5X? Garmin has packed so much into this GPS Watch and it is one of their…
Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR Baro Review
I’m not going to get too nerdy in this review, instead, I’ll share some key features of the Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR Baro that I love.…