Garmin endurance and hill scores explained
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Updated 06 November 2026
- 01Endurance: sustained effort
- 02Hill score: uphill running
- 03Your real sessions
Device support and recorded activity matter.
Endurance score and hill score describe different parts of performance on supported Garmin devices. They are estimates to put beside your training record, not two new targets you must chase.
Endurance score
Garmin uses fitness and training information to estimate how well you can keep going at an effort. It considers more than a single session and can reflect several activities. It does not guarantee performance in a sport you rarely train.
Hill score
This is aimed at uphill running ability on compatible devices. Recorded outdoor activity and the device’s requirements matter. Check the manual before comparing your score with someone else’s.
What to do with a change
- Look at your recent training and recording history.
- Check what the device says contributed.
- Compare like-for-like sessions as well as scores.
- Keep your actual goal and event demands in view.
Keep the dashboard useful
If a number does not help you make a useful choice, you do not have to put it on your main screen. Pick a small set of measures and review them over time.