Strava API
Sports & Betting · Lifestyle
Strava API provides athlete activity data, fitness tracking, and social features. The service enables building fitness applications with activity tracking and community features.
Best For
Fitness apps, activity tracking, athlete communities
Pricing
Strava API requires OAuth 2.0 — you cannot pull athlete data without explicit per-athlete consent. The API is read-mostly; write access (create/update activities) is more restricted. Rate limits are per access token, not global: 100 requests/15 minutes and 1,000 requests/day.
Features Included
Key Highlights
- Activity data after upload: read athlete runs, rides, swims, and GPS routes once the athlete authorises your app via OAuth — for fitness dashboards and coaching tools
- Segments and leaderboards: query Strava's global "segments" (popular running/cycling stretches) and local leaderboards — competitive features without building them from scratch
- Club and group access: fetch club activities and members — for team fitness challenges and corporate wellness apps
- Webhooks for real-time sync: receive a push notification within seconds of an athlete completing an activity — no need to poll for new data
- Growing Nigerian fitness community: Strava has active running clubs in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt — relevant for local fitness app builders
Required Access Documents
- Developer AccountRequiredRegister on the Strava developer portal to get API credentials.
- API CredentialsRequiredObtain your API key or token from the developer dashboard to authenticate API requests.
Use Cases
- Primary Use Case:Integrate the API to access core functionality built on Strava services for your application.
- Development & Testing:Use sandbox or test credentials to build and test your integration before production.
- Business Automation:Automate workflows by integrating this API into your backend business processes.
- Data & Analytics:Leverage API data to power analytics, dashboards, and business intelligence.
- Nigerian Deployment:Deploy to serve Nigerian users and businesses with this cloud infrastructure.