TriggerStravaReal-timeUpdated May 2026
When does Strava fire on activity edits?
Short answer: Drop the "Strava → Strava Activity Updated" 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 Updated
When the matching event happens
on activity updatedactivity changednew activity updatedwatch for activity updatedactivity modifiedwhen an activity is updated on stravawhen activity updated
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.update","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.update" |
| athlete_id | number | 67890 |
| activity_id | number | 12345678 |
Pairs with
Drop these actions after Strava Activity Updated.
FAQ
Questions about Strava Activity Updated.
How does the Strava Activity Updated trigger work in Strava?
Fires when the athlete edits an activity (rename, type change, privacy). The payload includes updates dict with changed fields for selective downstream reactions.
Is the Strava Activity Updated trigger real-time?
Yes. Strava Activity Updated uses webhooks or push subscriptions, not polling. Your workflow fires within seconds of the event happening in Strava.
What data does Strava Activity Updated 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 Updated 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 Updated?
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 Deleted
Fires when an athlete deletes a workout. For sync workflows that need to remove the corresponding record from external systems.
Build a workflow on this trigger.
One trigger. 3+ downstream actions. Zero glue.
