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I raced a half marathon with the Garmin Forerunner 970 vs Coros Pace 4 — here’s the winner

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 · By Endurance Wire

Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you stay informed and ahead of the curve! Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Before London comes around, however, I have some shorter races to tackle, including the Hoka Semi de Paris, which I ran at the weekend, clocking a new PR of 1:09:30. I wore the Pace 4 and the Forerunner 970 for the race to test out their GPS and heart rate accuracy, along with how on the money the watches were with their race predictions. Here’s what happened.

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