Strava Acquires UK-based Tech Company Runna to Enhance Running Training Plans and Coaching

Strava, the leading app for active people, has announced its definitive agreement to acquire Runna, a UK-based tech company specializing in personalized running training plans and coaching. The acquisition aims to combine the world's largest fitness community with a top app in the competitive running training space, offering significant value for both companies' users and shareholders.

 The acquisition aligns with Strava's commitment to innovation and investment in its API developer community, which currently connects to over 100 training apps for enhanced user experience. Both Strava and Runna express enthusiasm for the future collaboration, with plans to maintain separate apps while investing in the growth and development of Runna. The completion of the acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions, with additional terms undisclosed. 

Runna, co-founded by Dom Maskell and Ben Parker, has gained recognition as one of the top-rated running coaching apps on iOS and Android, with a subscription-based model that has helped millions of runners worldwide. The strategic acquisition represents a significant step forward for Strava and Runna in delivering personalized training plans and coaching to a growing community of runners globally.

Source: PR NewsWire