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  1. Watch

Best Trail Running Watch Under $300

Compare the Best Trail Running Watch under $300 with detailed specifications and features. Find the perfect Trail Running Watch to upgrade your Trail Running setup.

Browse by useAllBudgetOffline mapsUltras & long distanceLightweight

Watch Recently Added

Garmin Forerunner 170GarminNew2026Garmin Forerunner 70GarminNew2026Coros Pace 4CorosNewNov 2025Coros Pace ProCorosOct 2024Amazfit T-Rex 3AmazfitSep 2024

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Amazfit

Amazfit T-Rex 3

$279.99

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Popular comparisons: Budget

Coros Pace 4
Coros Pace Pro
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Watch

Coros Pace 4

4 – 1

Coros Pace Pro

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Coros Pace 4
Coros Pace 3
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Watch

Coros Pace 4

3 – 2

Coros Pace 3

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Coros Pace Pro
Coros Pace 3
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Watch

Coros Pace Pro

2 – 2

Coros Pace 3

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Garmin Forerunner 70
Garmin Forerunner 170
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Watch

Garmin Forerunner 70

4 – 1

Garmin Forerunner 170

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Amazfit T-Rex 3
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
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Watch

Amazfit T-Rex 3

2 – 3

Suunto 9 Peak Pro

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Amazfit T-Rex 3
Polar Pacer
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Watch

Amazfit T-Rex 3

4 – 2

Polar Pacer

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Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Polar Pacer
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Watch

Suunto 9 Peak Pro

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Polar Pacer

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Higher-end products first

8 of 34 watch

Under $300

Full ranking: Watch

8 products ordered by our score. Click a column to sort by it. How we score

1
Amazfit T-Rex 3
Amazfit T-Rex 3
Amazfit
BudgetOffline maps
$279.99
USD
2
Coros Pace 4
Coros Pace 4
Coros
BudgetOffline maps
€269
EUR
3
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Suunto 9 Peak Pro
Suunto
BudgetUltras & long distance
$199
USD
1
Our pick · Best for Budget
Amazfit T-Rex 3
Amazfit T-Rex 3
Amazfit
BudgetOffline maps
$279.99
USD
4
Coros Pace Pro
Coros Pace Pro
Coros
BudgetOffline maps
€349
EUR
5
Coros Pace 3
Coros Pace 3
Coros
BudgetLightweight
€229
EUR
6
Polar Pacer
Polar Pacer
Polar
BudgetLightweight
€143.94
EUR
7
Garmin Forerunner 70
Garmin Forerunner 70
Garmin
BudgetLightweight
$249.99
USD
8
Garmin Forerunner 170
Garmin Forerunner 170
Garmin
BudgetLightweight
$299.99
USD

Popular Watch Brands

These brands are known for producing high-quality watch used by trail runners worldwide.

All brands
  • Garmin

    12 modelsBest rated:Enduro 3
  • Coros

    7 modelsBest rated:Pace 4 Pro
  • Suunto

    6 modelsBest rated:9 Peak Pro
  • Amazfit

    5 modelsBest rated:T-Rex 3 Pro
  • Polar

    4 modelsBest rated:Grit X2 Pro

FAQ

Trail Running GPS Watches: questions runners ask

What are the best trail running GPS watches in 2026?

By specs, Garmin Enduro 3 leads the 34 trail running GPS watches we compare, followed by Garmin Enduro 4, Garmin Fenix 8. The ranking puts every model against all the others on the specs that matter.

How much do trail running GPS watches cost?

From $143.94 (Polar Pacer) to $1,199.99 (Garmin Fenix 8 Pro), with an average of $546.

Which trail running GPS watches are best for GPS battery?

Garmin Enduro 3 leads on GPS battery, with 120 h: first of the 34 models we compare.

Which trail running GPS watches are best for smartwatch battery?

Coros Vertix 2S leads on smartwatch battery, with 40 days: first of the 34 models we compare.

Which brands make the most trail running GPS watches?

The brands with most models here are Garmin (12), Coros (7), Suunto (6).