Strava Student Discount: Eligibility and Benefits
Strava is a popular social fitness network used by millions of athletes worldwide to track and analyze their activities. Recognizing the financial constraints students often face, Strava offers a discount on its subscription service. This article provides a comprehensive guide to the Strava student discount, covering eligibility criteria, benefits, and related information.
Strava Student Discount Eligibility
Strava provides a 50% discount on annual subscriptions to students. The main eligibility requirements are:
- Age: You must be 16 years or older.
- Enrollment: You need to be enrolled at an accredited college or university.
In some countries, high school students are also eligible for the discount.
How to Avail the Student Discount
To avail the student discount, you need to verify your student status. Once verified, you will be directed to a checkout page where you will be charged half the cost of the annual subscription. The exact cost varies by location.
If you are eligible for a free trial, you can use it before starting the annual subscription.
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Maintaining Your Student Plan
To keep your student plan active after the initial year, you must re-verify your student eligibility at least 24 hours before your subscription renews. You can re-verify your eligibility at the end of each year for a maximum of three additional years, making it a total of four years with the student discount.
Subscription Renewal and Pricing
Your subscription will automatically renew at the price shown unless you cancel it at least a day before the renewal date. If the price changes, you may need to agree to the new price to continue your subscription.
Strava may change the price of its subscription plan to reflect new subscriber-only features and functionality. If this happens, you will receive notice of the price change at least 30 days before your renewal date. The notice will state the updated price and the date when it will go into effect. Note that applicable local taxes may change without notice.
Switching from Monthly to Annual Subscription
Currently, there is no direct way to switch from a monthly to an annual subscription while keeping an active subscription. To switch, you must first cancel your current monthly subscription on your Account page. Canceling the subscription will not result in any data loss. After your monthly subscription ends, you can then subscribe to the annual plan.
Currency Issues
If you are not currently paying in your local currency, there is no way to switch your currency while keeping an active subscription. You will need to cancel your subscription, wait for it to end, and then re-subscribe in your local currency. Again, canceling your subscription will not cause you to lose any data, but you will temporarily lose access to paid features until you re-subscribe.
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Strava + Runna Subscription
Strava has partnered with Runna to offer a combined subscription that provides access to both platforms at a discounted rate.
Benefits of Strava + Runna Subscription:
- Custom training plans tailored to your goals, from 5K to marathon.
- Expert guidance on pacing, mindset, and injury prevention.
- Access to Strava features like estimated finish times, workout analysis, and suggested routes.
How to Switch to the Strava + Runna Subscription
If you are not currently subscribed to either Runna Premium or Strava, you can purchase the Strava + Runna Subscription bundle directly.
- New to Runna: Your access to Runna Premium will activate automatically.
- Previous Runna Subscriber:
- If you have a monthly subscription, cancel it and purchase the bundle once it expires.
- If you have an annual subscription, you can wait until it expires or cancel it immediately, but you won't receive a refund for the remaining time.
- Actively Subscribed to Both Runna Premium and Strava Premium: Wait until your Runna Premium subscription ends before switching over.
Refunds and Support
If you purchased the Strava x Runna bundle, your subscription and payment are managed directly by Strava. To request a refund or resolve any billing issues, contact Strava Support directly.
Troubleshooting Connection Issues
If you experience issues with your Runna x Strava connection, ensure that you have connected the correct Strava account inside the Runna app. You can do this by going to Runna app → Plan tab → Connected Apps → Strava.
FAQs about Strava + Runna Subscription
- I'm already a Strava Subscriber and want to purchase Runna, what should I do? See Strava's guide on how to switch or contact Strava's support team for assistance. Make sure to purchase the bundle using the same platform you originally used to subscribe to Strava (Google Play, Apple iOS, or Web).
- Does a Strava subscription come with Runna Premium? No, only the joint Strava + Runna Subscription includes both.
- I'm already a Runna Premium Subscriber, can I get a refund? Unfortunately, refunds or extensions are not offered. Cancel your Runna subscription renewal and wait until it expires before purchasing the joint subscription. If you subscribed recently, you might be able to get a refund from the platform where you signed up (Apple App Store, Google Play, or Paddle) if it's within 48 hours of subscribing.
- Can I use a discount like student pricing? No, the joint subscription is already heavily discounted and not eligible for further reductions. It cannot be combined with any discount (e.g., student, military, or medical), and it's not part of Strava's Family Plan or applicable for gifted Strava subscriptions.
- Can I use this on Android? Yes, the joint subscription bundle is available across iOS, Android, and Web subscriptions.
- I can't see the joint subscription bundle at the Strava checkout, what should I do? Update to the latest version of the Strava app (at least version 418.01). If you still can't see it, contact Strava Support directly.
Free Features vs. Subscription Features
Strava offers both free and subscription-based features. Here's a comparison:
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| Feature | Free Subscription | Subscription |
|---|---|---|
| Record your activities | Yes | Yes |
| Join a supportive community | Yes | Yes |
| Use safety features | Yes | Yes |
| Try Routes made for you | Yes | Yes |
| Save Routes for offline use | Yes | |
| Draw your own Routes | Yes | |
| View your training history | Yes | Yes |
| Analyze workouts | Yes | |
| Set and track custom Goals | Yes | |
| Compete on Segment leaderboards | Yes | |
| Join challenges with friends | Yes | |
| Measure effort across activities | Yes | |
| See your Fitness Score | Yes |
Strava's Commitment to Improvement
Strava is continuously working to innovate and improve the experience for all active people. Over the past 13 years, they have added significant value to the Strava subscription, including features and experiences for route discovery and planning, tracking progress over time, more activity types, and improved privacy controls.
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