Apple Watch Ultra 2: Workout App Returns to Watch Face During Runs After watchOS 11 Update

Hi everyone,

Since updating my Apple Watch Ultra 2 to watchOS 11, I’ve noticed an issue when tracking my runs. Normally, when the Workout app is active, raising my arm would show my workout data. However, after about 30 minutes (sometimes more, sometimes less), the watch face suddenly appears instead of the Workout app. I then have to manually switch back to the Workout app to see my data, which is really frustrating during runs.

I have already checked the settings in General > Return to Clock, and the Workout app is set to “Return to Last Session,” so everything should be working as expected. I’ve also updated to watchOS 11.0.1, but the issue persists.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? Any suggestions or workarounds would be appreciated!

Thanks in advance.