TriggerStravaReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Strava fire on deleted activities?
Short answer: Drop the "Strava → Strava Activity Deleted" trigger on your workflow canvas, add filters if you want them, and publish. It fires within seconds of the event in Strava, not on a polling schedule.
Anatomy
What this trigger looks like in a workflow.
Drop it on the canvas. Configure a couple of fields. Publish.
In the builder
Trigger
Strava Activity Deleted
When the matching event happens
watch for activity deletedwhen an activity is deleted on stravanew activity deletedon activity deletedwhen activity deleted
What this trigger returns
for the curiousYou don’t need to read this. Tiny Command auto-maps every field into the visual picker so downstream nodes can pull values by clicking. We show it here for power users who want to know what’s on the wire.
{"event": "activity.delete","athlete_id": 67890,"activity_id": 12345678}
Output shape
Fields available to downstream nodes.
Every field below can be referenced by name in any action or filter that comes after this trigger.
| Field | Type | Example |
|---|---|---|
| event | string | "activity.delete" |
| athlete_id | number | 67890 |
| activity_id | number | 12345678 |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Strava Activity Deleted.
FAQ
Questions about Strava Activity Deleted.
How does the Strava Activity Deleted trigger work in Strava?
Fires when an athlete deletes a workout. For sync workflows that need to remove the corresponding record from external systems.
Is the Strava Activity Deleted trigger real-time?
Yes. Strava Activity Deleted uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Strava.
What data does Strava Activity Deleted return?
The full event payload from Strava. The output shape table on this page lists every field, its type, and an example value so you can map fields into downstream nodes.
Can I filter Strava Activity Deleted so only some events start a workflow?
Yes. Add a Filter node right after the trigger and match on any field, whether that's subject, sender, status, or anything else in the payload. Workflows only continue when the filter passes.
Do I need Strava admin permissions to use Strava Activity Deleted?
For most Strava accounts a standard user can authorize the trigger. Some Strava plans require an admin to enable third-party webhooks. Check Strava's docs if the trigger fails to register.
More triggers
Other Strava triggers.
Trigger
Strava Activity Created
Fires when a new activity is uploaded — from the Strava app, Garmin/Wahoo sync, or manual entry. For "new workout → log to Notion training log, push stats to Slack" personal-automation.
TriggerStrava Activity Updated
Fires when the athlete edits an activity (rename, type change, privacy). The payload includes updates dict with changed fields for selective downstream reactions.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 3+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
