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Request to Increase Strava API Athlete Limit for Research

  • October 3, 2025
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I am currently working on an academic project in the field of Data Science and AI/ML. The project focuses on analyzing training load and detecting overtraining using Strava activity data.

Right now, the API only allows 1 athlete to be connected per application. For this research, I would like to increase the athlete limit (e.g., 20 athletes or more) since multiple participants have consented to share their activity data for this study.

Is there a process or application form to request an increase in the number of athletes allowed to connect? If so, could you please guide me on how to proceed?

Best answer by Jan_Mantau

In the first section A of the getting started guide https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/ is a link for submitting your app for a review.

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Jan_Mantau
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  • October 3, 2025

In the first section A of the getting started guide https://developers.strava.com/docs/getting-started/ is a link for submitting your app for a review.


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  • October 13, 2025

You should check the API Guidelines to see if this type of project is allowed as well: https://www.strava.com/legal/api

You may not use the Strava API Materials (including Strava Data), directly or indirectly, for any model training related to artificial intelligence, machine learning or similar applications.