- Strava has a new feature: the Events tab
- The Events tab can help users find races using their database of events imported from Runna.
- It can also help you find group activities and communities.
Strava is leaning back 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 sub-tab within Groups, designed to showcase the activities of local groups and make use of the huge library of running events that are regularly published on its sister app Runna.
In a statement, Strava says its new Events tab “shows upcoming events (group runs, rides, and runs) tailored to an athlete’s activity and location, making it easy to find ways to move and connect with others.”
The key aspect is to use the athlete’s activity and location. While 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 local area that you weren’t aware of. Using your location and activity data, Strava may be able to display relevant activities and groups that may interest you.
As many of these events will be pulled from the Runna app’s running library (Runna is now, of course, owned by Strava), we expect many of the first recommendations to focus on runners. But Strava specifically mentions that you can filter events by sport and highlights group rides as an example. So if you prefer cycling to running, you won’t be left out of the loop.
Available filters include distance, date, location, sport, elevation, and temperature, so you can make some adjustments 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 leader looking to get your event in front of more people, Strava has also updated its Club Organizer Hub, 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 a rapid pace lately, including, most recently, revamping its hiking offerings to match rivals like Komoot and AllTrails.
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