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Zuiko98
User level: Level 1 (0 points)

Apple Watch Ultra 2: Outdoor Run missing from Action Button

I'm experiencing an issue with my Apple Watch Ultra 2 running watchOS 27 where Outdoor Run is completely missing from the Action Button → Workout → First Press selection list.

Almost every other workout type, including Indoor Run, is available. Outdoor Run works normally in the Workout app and appears as my first and most frequently used workout.

The issue is also present in the iPhone Watch app.

Troubleshooting I've already attempted:

  • Restarted the Apple Watch and iPhone.
  • Changed the Action button settings.
  • Enabled and disabled Precision Start.
  • Deleted and reinstalled the Workout app.
  • Unpaired and reset the Apple Watch, then restored from backup.

None of these steps resolved the issue.

As a workaround, I've created a Shortcut to start an Outdoor Run using the Action button. This works, but it briefly launches the Shortcuts app before opening Workout and doesn't provide the same seamless experience as the native Action button functionality.

I suspect this may be a watchOS 27 bug affecting the Action button's workout selection list.

Could Apple please investigate why Outdoor Run is missing despite being available and functioning normally in the Workout app?

Posted on Oct 23, 2026 5:13 AM

2 replies

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 23, 2026 6:04 AM in response to Zuiko98

Hi there


Please try this


Open the Workout App on Watch:

  • On your Apple Watch Ultra 2, open the native Workout app.
  • Scroll all the way to the bottom of the workout list and tap Add Workout.
  • Look through the complete list of workouts for Outdoor Run. If it is unchecked or missing from your active summary list, tap it to add it back. 


Zuiko98 Author
User level: Level 1 (0 points)

Oct 23, 2026 6:11 AM in response to WheelieNick

Hi, thanks for the suggestion.


Outdoor Run is already available in my Workout app and appears as the first workout in my list. I've completed numerous Outdoor Runs without any issues.


The problem is specifically that Outdoor Run is missing from the Action Button → Workout → First Press selection menu. Nearly every other workout, including Indoor Run, is available.


I've also reinstalled the Workout app and reset my watch, but the issue persists.


Is there a way to reset or refresh the Action button's workout selection list?

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256381497