Strava is a social fitness network and app designed for cyclists and runners.
Tools
Create An Activity
Creates a manual activity for an athlete. Requires activity:write scope. This endpoint is for manually entered activities only. To upload activity files (FIT, TCX, GPX), use the Upload Activity endpoint instead. Required parameters: name, sport_type, start_date_local, elapsed_time. Optional parameters: type (deprecated), description, distance, trainer, commute.
Explore Segments
Explore segments within a geographic bounding box. Returns the top 10 segments matching the specified geographic boundary and optional filters. Segments are sections of roads or trails where Strava athletes can compete for times. The response includes segment details like: - id: Unique segment identifier - name: Segment name - climb_category: Climbing difficulty (0=NC/flat to 5=HC/hardest) - avg_grade: Average gradient percentage - distance: Segment length in meters - elev_difference: Elevation gain in meters - start_latlng/end_latlng: Start and end coordinates - elevation_profile: URL to elevation profile image
Export Route As Gpx
Exports a Strava route as a GPX (GPS Exchange Format) file. GPX files can be used to import routes into GPS devices, other fitness apps, or mapping software. Requires read_all scope for private routes.
Export Route As Tcx
Exports a Strava route as a TCX (Training Center XML) file. TCX format is widely supported by GPS devices, fitness watches, and training software like Garmin Connect and TrainingPeaks. The exported file contains the route's waypoints, distance, and elevation profile. Requires read_all scope for private routes.
Get Activity
Retrieves detailed information about a specific activity by its ID. Returns a DetailedActivity object containing comprehensive data including distance, time, elevation, speed, heart rate, power data (if available), segment efforts, laps, splits, and more. Permissions required: - activity:read scope for activities with visibility set to 'everyone' or 'followers_only' - activity:read_all scope for activities with visibility set to 'only_me' The activity must be owned by the authenticated athlete.
Get Activity Streams
Retrieves time-series stream data for a specific activity. Streams are the raw spatial and sensor data recorded during an activity, including GPS coordinates, speed, heart rate, power, etc. Each stream type returns an array of values that correspond to specific time points during the activity. All requested streams have the same number of data points, aligned by index. Common use cases: - GPS track visualization: request 'latlng', 'altitude', 'time' - Performance analysis: request 'heartrate', 'cadence', 'watts', 'time' - Pace/speed analysis: request 'velocity_smooth', 'distance', 'time' Requires activity:read scope. Requires activity:read_all scope for Only Me (private) activities.