{
  "id": 3055709,
  "title": "Best early Labor Day Garmin watch deals: Gear up for marathon training for less",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/best-early-labor-day-garmin-watch-deals-gear-up-for-marathon-training",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-24T15:57:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ZDNet",
    "slug": "zdnet",
    "url": "https://www.zdnet.com/article/best-early-labor-day-garmin-watch-deals-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As marathon season approaches, runners gear up and prepare for the 26-mile challenge. For those seeking a smarter way to track their progress, Garmin smartwatches are a popular choice due to their multi-band GPS accuracy, long battery life, and running analytics. However, these high-performance watches come with a higher price tag. Ahead of Labor Day, retailers are offering discounts on some of the best Garmin smartwatches, making them more affordable for tech enthusiasts. ZDNET readers have praised the Garmin Fenix 8 Pro as the best Garmin watch available now, thanks to its seamless smartphone integration, bright AMOLED display, and LED flashlight. The Forerunner 165 is recommended for casual runners and pickleball players, while the Garmin Instinct 3 offers an 18-day battery life. The Garmin Epix Pro (Gen 2) is praised for its fitness tracking features, while the Garmin Venu 4 and Venu 3S cater to a more casual audience with their attractive designs and affordable prices. Now is an ideal time to take advantage of these Labor Day deals before prices rise as race season approaches.",
  "summary": "Training for a fall marathon? Snag one of these Garmin running watches we've tested at a discount.",
  "key_points": [
    "Labor Day approaching, marathon season nears",
    "Garmin smartwatches popular for running analytics",
    "Retailers offer Labor Day discounts on best Garmin watches"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "ZDNet",
        "title": "The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-best-early-labor-day-deals-to-shop-now-save-on-tvs-apple-devices",
        "published": "2026-08-24T18:41:53.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}