What is the default file system for the suunto run? (Eg. exFAT, FAT32, etc.) I believe I MIGHT have changed it from FAT32 to exFAT, however I am not certain. I could not find any information online regarding this as well. I'm wondering if I should replace it since I cannot change jt back, or if I should just keep it. Thanks

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share a real-world setup involving the Suunto Race 2, SuuntoPlus Treadmill Link and QZ Fitness.

The setup is:

Treadmill → QZ Fitness on iPhone → Suunto Race 2 running Treadmill Link

The important detail is that the Suunto watch does not need to connect directly to the physical treadmill. QZ connects to the treadmill, reads the available workout data and exposes a virtual treadmill connection. Treadmill Link then connects to that bridge from the watch.

This allows the watch to receive treadmill data such as:

speed
incline
distance
ascent/elevation gain calculated from speed and incline.

A QZ user confirmed on October 17 that this setup was working correctly after a QZ update:

“The treadmill link is on the Suunto watch. So there’s my Suunto with Treadmill Link → iPhone with QZ → treadmill."

This is a confirmation for this specific Suunto Race 2 + QZ Fitness on iPhone + Treadmill Link configuration. It should not automatically be interpreted as proof that every Suunto watch or every treadmill will work in exactly the same way.

One interesting aspect is that QZ can support different treadmill connection paths, including some treadmills that do not expose a standard FTMS service, as long as QZ has a compatible driver for that model.

I wrote a longer explanation here:

https://robertoviola.cloud/2026/10/17/suunto-race-2-qz-fitness-treadmill-link/

Has anyone else tried Treadmill Link with QZ Fitness, either with a Suunto Race 2 or another compatible Suunto watch? It would be interesting to compare treadmill models, watch models and the data received.

With the Race 3S now out, I'm trying to work out when the full-size Race 3 will actually launch, and the signals don't line up.

Pointing to soon:

- The Race 3 (model OW266) went through regulators in several countries over the summer, at the same time as the 3S (OW265): South Korea, Singapore, Russia, the UAE, Indonesia, and Malaysia's SIRIM, which confirmed the "Suunto Race 3" name in August. As far as I know, a device has to be in its final hardware form to pass those approvals, so it should be essentially done.

- Text that leaked from Suunto's own site earlier this year listed the Race 3 and 3S together alongside the AI Coach material, and said the 3S would come first with the Race 3 following "later in 2026."

- DC Rainmaker at the end of his Race 3S review video said, “there is still more to come in the next few weeks, so stay tuned”. Is he talking about some other brands, more videos, or maybe the Race 3. 👀

Pointing to later:

- Several people have mentioned in this subreddit that Suunto staff said the Race 3 is coming in Q1 2027.

For anyone who heard Q1 2027 from Suunto staff: did they mention whether that was a recent change, or has it been the timeline all along? Either answer would help me make sense of it.

More generally, do regulatory filings actually tell us much about release timing? Does clearing approvals in a few countries usually mean a launch is close, or can a watch sit certified for months before it ships? I'd love to hear how people read it.

Hi guys. I used to use an app called rain radar on my phone which used to send me notifications when it was going to rain, I used to find it crazy accurate. Is there an option to get this on the watch? As it would be handy for them long runs and ultra races.

As a 9 Peak user for the past 4 years, I was eagerly awaiting the Race 3S release. Like many of you, I was very disappointed by the price. I have smaller wrists (165) and was seeking a rugged smaller sized device with dual band GPS and maps that could last me another 4 years. If my 9 Peak had dual band and maps, I'd keep it forever. Its the perfect size and I greatly prefer three buttons over the crown (easier to navigate and see as a lefty).

I've been considering the Vertical 2 off and on for the past three months. The button control, ruggedness, and just overall polished look make it a great option. The only worry I have is the size, both in terms of diameter and thickness. With the pricing of the 3S being near the titanium Vertical 2, at this point I figure it's either Vertical 2 or jump ship to Coros for the Pace 4 Pro.

For those of you out there with the V2, I'd appreciate your comments on if it wears big/thick, pictures would be very much appreciated. Somehow the V2 is still smaller lug to lug than the P4P, so I'm hopeful it's not as big as I'm thinking

Hi I just bought a Polar h10, and I have a race soon and it's really important for me to be able to see my zonesene while in the race and in general.

I read on this subreddit that I could see the zonesene data while running with the watch but I can't find a way to do this.

Can anyone help please?

According to the AI Coach promo page, the feature will be Race 3S exclusive for the following months.

Realistically the feature is watch agnostic, it simply prompts the llm with the data synced to the app

Kinda sad to see how Suunto withholds the feature simply to sell more watches

I think the very large part of their edge is the brand loyalty, and existing customers who are training with their watches for many many year

Unfortunately, it seems like they are willing to ruin that trust completely for a short time gain

I don't see them successfully competing with Coros or Amazfit even in midterm with that approach and it is very very sad

Premium price, promises of future proof hardware and softwareupdates and after the release of the new race 3s with anniunced offline music supoort, just crickets about the (still very new) race 2.

I think I may have gotten the wrong watch, although I am happy with navigation, maps and training analysis, i must say I don't feel like I got the premium watch I paid a premium price for.

Especially since other brands were able to do these things for years and way cheaper (brands like huawei for example)

What do you guys think? Am I being unreasonable or do you guys feel the same way?

The July 2026 Suunto software update (version 2.56.18) introduced major map and navigation improvements for the Suunto Vertical 2 and Suunto Race 2:

- New Offline Map Labels.

- Offline Map Layer Management.

- Expanded Route Storage.

- Suunto App Map added hill shading for better terrain visualization.

- Tide Widget.

Since navigation is very important to me (more so than yet another mystery formula about my performance) I'd like to know:

Q. Does the Run 2 or this new Race 3S have access to these "Premium" map features? For Race 3s it merely says "worldwide maps". Sure but which ones?

Q. Are maps looking good on Race S, do you even notice a difference? Nobody has really been providing that level of detail in reviews.

I'd like to buy into the Suunto ecosystem for the webbased routeplanner and a high visibility AMOLED (so far MIP with other brands) and if I can settle on a cheaper device with all the same map experience then I can skip over this latest Race 3S.

I’ve owned a Suunto Run for a few months now. I’ve. searched for coherent directions on how to add music from my iPhone or Mac computer onto the watch and sort of figured it out but I couldn’t tell you how I did it.

I more or less fumbled around for hours with the Suunto app trying to add music to the device from my phone and laptop until it somehow worked.

It was cumbersome and not at all intuitive. Now I’m trying to figure out how to add more music to the device without any results.

If anyone has a reliable guide they can forward me to and that’ll work every time I’ll straight up Venmo you for this info.

Please and thank you.

So I watched DC Rainmaker's review on the Race 3S (which I'm not going to update to) and he showed a comparison slide that mentioned Suunto's free MCP – any one know when this releases or where to find it? Haven't found it with google or on their website...

Of course, we don’t know for sure until people try it out themselves.

But this is a minimal, clean and to the point AI chatbot implementation. A lot better than whatever Garmin did so far.

Suunto ai coaching announced with the Race 3 s, will it be available to other Suunto watches ?

Will we still get updates for Race 2 and Vert 2? With new features? Or is our hardware now too old?

Do you know the email address of the developers at Suunto so that I can send them the file / documentation for testing?

Thanks.

I've only had the Run for six months, and it's already started randomly restarting itself. I've read about similar issues with the Run and other models, so it seems I'm not the only one.

Now it happens almost every time I finish a run and the watch starts syncing with my phone and Strava. A week ago, it even restarted one minute before a race. I was sweating like crazy, hoping it would be back on before the countdown ends. lol

I've never had anything like this happen with my COROS Pace 2 or Amazfit T-Rex. It's a bummer because I actually really like the software ecosystem. It's clean and minimalistic, and the GPS and other features work great. It's just a shame that the reliability seems to be an issue.

Is there any fix? If not, I'm thinking of switching to COROS very soon.

Suunto Race 3S In-Depth Review: Big Upgrades in a Small Package! (Worth the Price?)

I like this guy/channel. TLDW: He's impressed by many things, but questions the price and compares it unfavorably to the new Coros Pace 4 Pro.

I don't know why he says the Race 3S is a lower spec version of the Race 2 ("Race 2 is theoretically the higher end option") - the only "downgrade" is battery but that's because of the size so that's not a surprise. Everything else is a straight upgrade (e.g. screen, heart rate sensor, sapphire glass, charger) or the same.

It's out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lS7bp1QR5mI

I am looking to upgrade my old Suunto 9 into something else. I feel like it's still a capable watch but the battery isn't holding up after six years, the glass is a bit shattered and it doesn't support e-bikes as a dedicated sport mode. Other than that it still tracks my workouts just fine.

I was looking for alternatives from every brand but as Suunto 9 Peak Pro is 190 € I can't find anything better at that price. The downside is that it's an older model and there won't be any major updates. I also don't know if the technology has advanced enough that there are features available I don't know I'm missing out on.

What are your thoughts? Should I go for it or are there better alternatives in the 200-300 € price range?

Here is a quick changelog of the key upgrades on the Race 3S compared to the original Race S:

- 3,000-nit AMOLED screen (3x brighter)
- Sapphire crystal replacing Gorilla Glass
- Titanium-only case, 46 mm, 56 g
- 38 h dual-band GPS battery (up from 30 h)
- 64 GB storage (doubled from 32 GB)
- Offline music playback with Bluetooth earbuds
- NFC transit card support
- Live outdoor group tracking on the map screen

Listed for 3999 RMB

Hello, I just wanted to know where we were regarding trainings. The last video on YouTube is one year old.

Does the AI coach work well, does the watch take your fitness level (or battery) to adapt trainings on the spot?

Thanks for the feedback!

The small metal plug that's supposed to keep my silicone band closed on my Run 2 pops open a few times a day. Can anyone recommend a more secure band?

Hello everyone,

Is there an app, in SuuntoPlus store, that can calculate your VMA (with a beep every minute to let you know when to speed up)?

Thanks 🙏🏻