- Strava has a new feature: the Events tab
- The Events tab can help users find races using its database of events imported from Runna.
- It can also help find group activities and communities
Strava is leaning into the social networking aspect of its app by taking more steps to help its huge community of athletes connect. The app has launched a new Events tab, available as a subtab within Groups, designed to surface local group activities and utilize the massive library of ongoing events published regularly on its sister app Runna.
In a statement, Strava says its new Events tab “surfaces upcoming events – group rides, rides and races – tailored to an athlete’s activity and location, making it easier to find ways to get around and connect with others.”
The key aspect here is the use of the athlete’s activity and location. Although you don’t have to be a Londoner to take part in the London Marathon, there may be races, group walks and other activities in your area that you didn’t know existed. Using your location and activity data, Strava may surface relevant activities and groups that may be of interest to you.
As many of these events will be pulled from the Runna app’s race library (Runna is now, of course, owned by Strava), we expect most of the early recommendations to be runner-focused. But Strava specifically mentions that you can filter events by sport and highlights group runs as an example. So if you prefer cycling to running, you won’t be left out.
Available filters include distance, date, location, sport, altitude, and temperature, so you can do a little DIY to find a local event that suits your needs.
Fortunately, the Events tab is available for both free and premium users. If you’re an event organizer looking to get your event in front of more people, Strava has also updated its Club Organization Center, calling it a “rebuilt home for club leaders.” You can access it at strava.com/club-organisers.
Strava has been rolling out new features at an accelerated pace lately, including recently revamping its hiking offerings to match competitors like Komoot and AllTrails.
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