ClimbPro helps runners manage their effort in the following two ways.
- It shows the upcoming climbs on your course, how far away they are, and their length and gradients. This information can be opened in the course preview and is also available during an activity as a dedicated screen in the timer loop.
- For individual climbs, the ClimbPro screen appears automatically when the runner approaches the climb. This screen shows the runner's position on the climb, as well as the distance, ascent and average gradient remaining. This data is updated continuously as you approach the top.
How are climbs classified?
The feature helps runners with larger climbs but does not detect every single climb. We will adjust this algorithm as we receive more feedback from runners around the world. Currently, a climb is classified based on the following criteria.
- The climb distance (in metres) multiplied by the average gradient percentage must be greater than 3500.
- The minimum length of the climb must be 500 metres.
- The average gradient must be at least 3%.
What do the colours mean?
The colours indicate the gradient of the climb as follows.
- In the climb preview list, the colours indicate the overall average gradient of the climb.
- On the individual climb page, the colours indicate the average gradient of the highlighted segment.
What does a runner need for ClimbPro to work?
- The runner needs a course that includes elevation data. The course can come from Garmin Connect or a third-party platform and should be in .fit format.
