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Use the Strava discount code THERUNTESTERS for 20% off an annual Strava subscription. In the UK that takes the price from £54.99 to £43.99 a year, and in the US it drops from $79.99 to $63.99. The code is applied automatically through our link, and it works for new subscriptions and upgrades from a free account.
We’ve been logging runs on Strava since long before The Run Testers existed. We use it for everything from working out how many miles we’ve done in every shoe we test to sharing our race times after putting the latest carbon plated option through its paces. It’s an app we all use every day, whether we’re training, working out in the gym or playing a game of football.
That’s why we’re now a Strava Verified affiliate partner, which means we can offer our community 20% off. If you’re watching or reading from outside the UK or US, the same 20% comes off your local price.
How To Claim The Discount
Head to strava.com using our link and the code THERUNTESTERS will already be applied at checkout, so there’s nothing to copy and paste. You’ll need to select the annual plan, because the discount doesn’t apply to monthly billing.
If you’d rather enter the code manually, it works in exactly the same way when typed into the promo box at checkout on strava.com. We’d recommend the link though, as it takes you straight to the payment page with everything in place.
Who Can Use The Code?
The discount applies to new subscriptions and upgrades from a free account, but not to renewals. It’s also processed through Strava’s own checkout rather than a third-party voucher site, so it applies automatically once you’re through to payment.
If you already have a Strava subscription you can still use our code, but you’ll need to wait until your current subscription lapses and your account returns to a free state before redeeming it. Subscriptions can’t be stacked, so the code won’t work while you’re still covered.
Strava Discount Code FAQs
Does the Strava discount code work on a monthly plan?
No. The 20% discount only applies to the annual plan, so make sure you select that at checkout.
Can I use the code if I already pay for Strava?
Not while your current subscription is active. Once it lapses and your account goes back to a free state, you can redeem the code as a new subscription.
Does the code work on renewals?
No. It covers new subscriptions and upgrades from a free account only.
Do I need to type the code in?
Not if you use our link, as THERUNTESTERS is applied for you. You can also enter it manually in the promo box at checkout on strava.com.
Does the discount work outside the UK and US?
Yes. The same 20% comes off the annual price in your local currency.
Why We Actually Use Strava
The simplest reason is that Strava puts all of our running in one place. It syncs with GPS watches and devices from brands like Garmin, COROS and Apple, so whichever one a runner has on their wrist, every workout ends up in a single feed. If you’re still choosing a watch, our guide to the best running watches covers the options. For a team that tests a lot of different kit, having everything in one feed makes life much easier.
Tracking Shoe Mileage
This is the feature we rely on most. Strava lets you assign each run to a specific pair of shoes and keeps a running total of the miles on them. When we’re testing a shoe we can see exactly how far we’ve run in it, which helps us judge how it’s holding up and means our long-term verdicts are based on real numbers rather than guesswork.
It’s just as handy if you simply want to know when your daily trainers are due for replacing. If you’re after a new pair, our list of the best running shoes is a good place to start.
A Training Log That Does The Work For You
Strava tracks the numbers we care about, including pace, distance, elevation, heart rate and power, and it keeps hold of all of it. Whether you keep your activities private or share them publicly, it works as a long-term training diary, so you can look back over weeks and months to see how your fitness is progressing, review old sessions and spot trends you’d never notice from one run to the next.
Segments And Leaderboards
Segments are stretches of road or trail that Strava tracks automatically using GPS. Every time you run one, you can compare your time with your own previous efforts, or see how you stack up against everyone else who’s covered the same ground. If you’re competitive, the ultimate prize is a KOM, QOM or CR (King of the Mountain, Queen of the Mountain or Course Record), the title for the fastest recorded time on a segment. Even if you’re not chasing one, it’s a fun way to turn a regular route into a mini time trial.
Finding New Routes
Strava’s heatmaps show where other runners and cyclists actually go, which makes it easy to find good routes in an unfamiliar area. Following other local athletes is a good way to spot new ones near home as well. We use it whenever we’re travelling and want to get a run in without spending an hour planning.
Challenges, Clubs And Community
Strava runs virtual challenges every month, covering things like distance, elevation and race pace, which are a good way to stay accountable when motivation is low. You can also join running clubs, cycling groups or your own set of friends, and seeing what everyone else is up to is a great source of camaraderie (and occasionally a little healthy pressure to get out of the door).
Staying Safe
Strava’s Beacon feature shares your real-time GPS location with chosen emergency contacts while you’re out on a run. If you’re heading out alone on an unfamiliar route or running in the dark, it’s a simple way to give someone peace of mind.
Ready To Save 20%?
Head to strava.com using our link and THERUNTESTERS will be applied at checkout, or type it into the promo box yourself. Just pick the annual plan, as the discount doesn’t cover monthly billing or renewals.