Strava Acquires Runna, A Running Training App Leader

Strava, a leading application for active individuals, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Runna, a UK-based tech company specializing in developing personalized running training and coaching plans. This acquisition aims to merge the largest fitness community in the world with a leading app in the competitive running training market, thus creating attractive value for users and shareholders of both companies. Strava, boasting over 150 million users, is a prominent platform designed for fitness tracking and community engagement. In 2024, Strava reported almost one billion running activities, marking running as the fastest-growing sport worldwide. The acquisition involves maintaining separate applications initially while boosting Runna's team growth and accelerating its app development. This move is part of Strava's ongoing investment in its community of over 100 connected training applications using the Strava API, thereby maintaining its role as an open platform for fitness. The deal is expected to bolster both Strava's and Runna's abilities to offer personalized coaching solutions to runners around the globe.