Strava

Strava is a popular fitness tracking app and social network that allows athletes to track and analyze workouts including running, cycling, swimming, and 200+ other sport types. The Strava API enables developers to access athlete profiles, activities, segments, routes, clubs, gear, and time-series data streams. OAuth 2.0 is used for authentication with granular scope control. Rate limits apply: 100 requests per 15 minutes, 1000 per day.

Strava publishes 8 APIs on the APIs.io network, including Activities API, Athletes API, Clubs API, and 5 more. Tagged areas include Cycling, Fitness, Fitness Tracking, Running, and Sports.

The Strava catalog on APIs.io includes 1 event-driven AsyncAPI specification, 1 JSON-LD context, and 3 Spectral governance rulesets.

Strava’s developer surface includes authentication, documentation, engineering blog, signup flow, and 18 more developer resources.

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56.7/100 strong ▬ flat Agent 36/100 agent ready Full breakdown ↓
scored 2026-07-28 · rubric v0.6

AccessFreemiumSelf serve⚡ Free to try

8 APIs

CyclingFitnessFitness TrackingRunningSports

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Composite quality — 56.7/100 · strong

Contract Quality 19.2 / 25

Developer Ergonomics 6.1 / 20

Commercial Clarity 14.7 / 20

Operational Transparency 6.8 / 13

Governance 2.5 / 12

Discoverability 7.4 / 10

Agent readiness — 36/100 · agent ready

Machine-Readable Contract 18 / 18

Agentic Access Contract 10 / 10

MCP Server 0 / 12

Machine-Readable Auth 10 / 10

Idempotency 0 / 9

Stable Error Semantics 0 / 8

Request/Response Examples 0 / 7

Rate-Limit Signaling 7 / 7

Typed Event Surface 6 / 6

Agent Skills 0 / 5

Well-Known Catalog 0 / 4

Consent & Bot Identity 0 / 3

A2A Agent Card 0 / 8

Dry-Run / Simulate Mode 0 / 4

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APIs 8

Individual APIs this provider publishes, each with its own machine-readable definition.

Strava Activities API

Create, read, update, and delete workout activities. Activities represent recorded workouts including runs, rides, swims, and 200+ other sport types.

Strava Athletes API

Access athlete profiles and statistics. Retrieve the authenticated athlete's profile and update their preferences.

Strava Clubs API

Access Strava clubs — groups of athletes. View club details, members, and recent club activities.

Strava Gear API

Access athlete gear (bikes and shoes) used during activities.

Strava Routes API

Access and manage athlete-created routes. Routes are planned courses for rides or runs.

Strava Segment Efforts API

Access segment efforts — an athlete's attempt at a specific segment. Includes time, pace, and power data for each effort.

Strava Segments API

Access segments — specific sections of road or trail that athletes compete on. View segment details, starred segments, and leaderboards.

Strava Streams API

Access time-series data streams for activities and segments, including GPS coordinates, heart rate, power, cadence, speed, and altitude.

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Open Collections 1

Open, tool-agnostic API collections (OpenAPI-derived and Bruno).

Strava API

OPEN COLLECTION

GraphQL 1

GraphQL schemas published by this provider.

Rate Limits 1

Documented rate limits and quota policies.

Strava Rate Limits

5 limits

RATE LIMITS

FinOps 1

Cost, billing, and metering signals for API financial operations.

JSON Schema 1

Standalone JSON Schema definitions for this provider's data models.

Examples 3

Example request and response payloads for these APIs.

Scopes 1

OAuth scopes governing access to this provider's APIs.

Strava Scopes

7 scopes · authorizationCode

7 scopes

SCOPES

Get Started 3

Portal, sign-up, and the first successful call

DeveloperPortal

DeveloperPortal

Signup

Signup

Login

Documentation 4

Reference material describing how the API behaves

Documentation

OpenAPI

AsyncAPI

JSONSchema

Agent Surfaces 1

MCP servers, agent skills, and machine-readable catalogs

AgenticAccess

AgenticAccess

Design & Contract 1

Pagination, idempotency, versioning, errors, and events

JSONLDContext

JSONLDContext

Build 1

SDKs, sample code, and the tooling you integrate with

GitHubOrganization

GitHubOrganization

Access & Security 5

Authentication, authorization, and security posture

VulnerabilityDisclosure

VulnerabilityDisclosure

DomainSecurity

Authentication

OAuthScopes

Authentication

Operate 2

Status, limits, changes, and where to get help

StatusPage

StatusPage

Forums

Forums

Commercial 2

Pricing, plans, and the legal terms of use

TermsOfService

TermsOfService

PrivacyPolicy

PrivacyPolicy

Company 2

The organization behind the API

Website

Website

Blog

Blog

Other 1

Properties that don't map to a standard resource type

App Registration

App Registration

Source (apis.yml)

aid: strava
name: Strava
description: 'Strava is a popular fitness tracking app and social network that allows athletes to track and analyze workouts
  including running, cycling, swimming, and 200+ other sport types. The Strava API enables developers to access athlete profiles,
  activities, segments, routes, clubs, gear, and time-series data streams. OAuth 2.0 is used for authentication with granular
  scope control. Rate limits apply: 100 requests per 15 minutes, 1000 per day.'
url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/apis.yml
accessModel:
  pricing: freemium
  onboarding: self-serve
  trial: false
  try_now: true
  public: false
  label: Freemium · Self-serve signup
  confidence: high
  source:
  - plans
  - authentication
  generated: '2026-07-22'
  method: derived
image: https://kinlane-images.s3.amazonaws.com/shared/apis-json/icons/strava.png
tags:
- Cycling
- Fitness
- Fitness Tracking
- Running
- Sports
type: Index
access: 3rd-Party
position: Consumer
created: '2025-03-01'
modified: '2026-05-30'
specificationVersion: '0.19'
apis:
- aid: strava:strava-activities-api
  name: Strava Activities API
  description: Create, read, update, and delete workout activities. Activities represent recorded workouts including runs,
    rides, swims, and 200+ other sport types.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Activities
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-activities-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-athletes-api
  name: Strava Athletes API
  description: Access athlete profiles and statistics. Retrieve the authenticated athlete's profile and update their preferences.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Athletes
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-athletes-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-clubs-api
  name: Strava Clubs API
  description: Access Strava clubs — groups of athletes. View club details, members, and recent club activities.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Clubs
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-clubs-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-gear-api
  name: Strava Gear API
  description: Access athlete gear (bikes and shoes) used during activities.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Gear
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-gear-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-routes-api
  name: Strava Routes API
  description: Access and manage athlete-created routes. Routes are planned courses for rides or runs.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Routes
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-routes-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-segment-efforts-api
  name: Strava Segment Efforts API
  description: Access segment efforts — an athlete's attempt at a specific segment. Includes time, pace, and power data for
    each effort.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Segment Efforts
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-segment-efforts-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-segments-api
  name: Strava Segments API
  description: Access segments — specific sections of road or trail that athletes compete on. View segment details, starred
    segments, and leaderboards.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Segments
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-segments-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
- aid: strava:strava-streams-api
  name: Strava Streams API
  description: Access time-series data streams for activities and segments, including GPS coordinates, heart rate, power,
    cadence, speed, and altitude.
  humanURL: https://developers.strava.com/
  baseURL: https://www.strava.com/api/v3
  tags:
  - Streams
  properties:
  - type: OpenAPI
    url: openapi/strava-streams-api-openapi.yml
  - type: Documentation
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/reference/
  - type: Authentication
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
  - type: GettingStarted
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/
  - type: RateLimits
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/rate-limits/
  - type: Webhooks
    url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/webhooks/
  - type: AsyncAPI
    url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
  - type: GraphQL
    url: graphql/strava-graphql.md
common:
- type: AgenticAccess
  url: agentic-access/strava-agentic-access.yml
- type: VulnerabilityDisclosure
  url: security/strava-vulnerability-disclosure.yml
- type: DomainSecurity
  url: security/strava-domain-security.yml
- type: Authentication
  url: authentication/strava-authentication.yml
- type: OAuthScopes
  url: scopes/strava-scopes.yml
- type: GitHubOrganization
  url: https://github.com/strava
- type: Website
  url: https://www.strava.com
- type: DeveloperPortal
  url: https://developers.strava.com/
- type: Documentation
  url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/
- type: Authentication
  url: https://developers.strava.com/docs/authentication/
- type: TermsOfService
  url: https://www.strava.com/legal/api
- type: PrivacyPolicy
  url: https://www.strava.com/legal/privacy
- type: StatusPage
  url: https://status.strava.com
- type: Blog
  url: https://blog.strava.com
- type: Forums
  url: https://communityhub.strava.com/developers
- type: Signup
  url: https://www.strava.com/register
- type: Login
  url: https://www.strava.com/login
- type: App Registration
  url: https://www.strava.com/settings/api
- type: OpenAPI
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/openapi/strava-openapi.yml
- type: AsyncAPI
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/asyncapi/strava-webhooks-asyncapi.yml
- type: JSONSchema
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/json-schema/strava-activity-schema.json
- type: JSONLDContext
  url: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/api-evangelist/strava/refs/heads/main/json-ld/strava-context.jsonld
- type: Integrations
  url: https://www.strava.com/apps
integrations:
- name: Charity
- name: Data Importers
- name: Indoor
- name: Mobile
- name: Other
- name: Performance Analysis
- name: Prints
- name: Social Motivation
- name: Training
- name: Visualizer
- name: Wellness
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com