Strava-owned Runna is giving athletes a new way to discover races, with filters for distance, terrain or even “dog-friendly” tags that sync directly to a personalized training plan
Runna, the UK running coaching app acquired by Strava earlier this year, has launched Races by Runna, a new app to help athletes navigate a crowded race calendar.
The debut comes as interest in organized races has surged, with Strava reporting a nearly 70% increase in unique events in 2024 compared with the prior year. Runna said its new platform is designed to cut through “endless tabs and search engines” that often make race discovery fragmented.
Now in public beta, Races by Runna lets runners discover races that fit their goals, schedules and specific preferences. Users can filter events by distance, terrain, elevation, temperature, location or tags such as “night run” or “dog-friendly.” Once a race is selected, it can be synced directly to a personalized Runna training plan. Notably, the inclusion of pet-friendly filters reflects a growing trend: 12% of runners train with their dogs, according to SportsShoes.com’s 2025 Running Report, which ranked Labradors, Vizslas and Staffordshire Bull Terriers among the best breeds for running partners.
Athletes can also add secondary events to complement a main race, with training plans adjusting accordingly to ensure the right balance of workouts and recovery.
Runna said Races by Runna will expand to include tens of thousands of races in multiple countries, with the goal of building the world’s largest and most comprehensive race database. Partnerships include Atlanta Track Club and Motiv Sports, as well as integration with booking platforms such as Let’s Do This.
“Runna exists to make running more accessible, effective and enjoyable for everyone,” Runna co-founder and CEO Dom Maskell said. “We’ve solved how to get into running and how to train for a race, but the problem we heard time and again from our community was how to find the right race — be it reaching their next milestone, finding a B race or going for their next PB. We realized that we were well-positioned to build the world’s most comprehensive race discovery platform, and it’s been a true labor of love from our team. Having Strava alongside us will help further strengthen our credibility in this field.”
While running has become a key part of Strava’s expansion, the company is also maintaining its cycling roots as it grows its training ecosystem. In May, Strava also acquired cycling training app The Breakaway, following a funding round that valued the company at $2.2 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal.
