Strava

API

API for connecting with Strava athletes, activities, and fitness data

Overview

The Strava API is a RESTful interface enabling access to Strava's fitness ecosystem. It uses JSON responses and offers endpoints for athlete profiles, activity data (runs, rides), segments, clubs, and gear. Developers can build apps to sync workouts, analyze metrics (distance, pace, elevation), create custom dashboards, or integrate with wearables. Authentication uses OAuth 2.0 for secure user data access. Common use cases include fitness trackers, performance analytics tools, and community fitness platforms.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://strava.github.io/api/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON response format
OAuth 2.0 authentication
Athlete & activity endpoints
Segment/club data access

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Strava API free to use?

Yes, Strava offers a free tier with basic access and rate limits. Advanced features like higher rate limits or detailed analytics require paid plans.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, Strava uses OAuth 2.0 authentication. Developers need to register an app to get a client ID and secret for the OAuth flow.

? What is the response format?

The Strava API returns data exclusively in JSON format for all supported endpoints.

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Tool Info

Pricing Freemium

Category Sports & Fitness

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Well-documented
⊕ Rich fitness data set
⊕ Large user ecosystem
⊕ Active developer community

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited free tier
⊖ OAuth setup complexity
⊖ Advanced features require paid plans
⊖ Permission-dependent data access