
Peña Prieta SkyRace 2026
Which GPS watch for Peña Prieta SkyRace
For Peña Prieta SkyRace, what really matters in a watch is that the battery lasts to the finish. We estimate a mid-pack runner's time and recommend the watch whose battery covers it with margin.
Our recommendation

Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 165
Entry-level running watch with a 1.2" AMOLED display, 19 h GPS battery and just 39 g. Training metrics, adaptive plans and accurate multi-GNSS GPS for training and racing marathons. Garmin's gateway watch for runners who don't need maps or multi-band.
Why this watch
Peña Prieta SkyRace is an ultra: you'll finish in around 10h 42min. Your watch must record at least 14 h of GPS without recharging. Prioritise battery life and, if needed, drop to standard GPS mode to reach the finish with charge to spare.
Other options to consider

Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 265
Running watch with AMOLED display, dual-frequency multi-band GPS and onboard music. 20 h in GPS mode (14 h multi-band) and 13 days in smartwatch mode, at 47 g. The perfect balance of accuracy, advanced metrics and price for training and racing from 10K to marathon.

Garmin
Garmin Forerunner 570
Running watch with AMOLED display, dual-frequency multi-band GPS, full-color topo maps and onboard music. 20 h in GPS mode with maps (13 h multi-band) and up to 11 days in smartwatch mode, at 47 g. The first Forerunner with full navigation, sitting between the Forerunner 265 and the Forerunner 965.
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