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Verified status highlights the people and communities driving movement on Strava and shows that your profile is authentic and the real deal. This includes professional athletes, influencers, public figures, and club organizers – people who lead by example, inspire others, and help more people get active. Those who qualify gain access to tools, perks, and features designed to help them grow their audience and keep their communities engaged and active.

See what’s required for a Verified badge, Pro badge, or Verified Club.

• A visible Verified or Pro badge on your profile so your community knows you're the real deal.

• A complimentary Strava subscription.

• The opportunity to apply to our Affiliate Program, share an Strava subscription discounts with your audience, and earn commission on every new signup.

• Better discoverability across Strava so you can reach more people and create lifelong fans.

• Early access to new Strava feature launches.

• Monthly engagement reports so you can see how your content is landing.

• A direct line to the Strava team for feedback, support, and the occasional behind-the-scenes look at what's coming next.

You should apply if you’re influential athlete on Strava, log your activities regularly, build community, genuinely inspire others to move, and meet the below criteria:


• Verified badge: a professional athlete, fitness influencer, public figure, coach, or content creator with an engaged public following on Strava.

• Pro badge: athletes who meet world-class performance criteria. All Pro athletes must meet the requirements needed for Verified badge status, plus hit competitive sport-specific criteria based on recent results.

• Verified Club badge: Clubs that are a trusted part of the Strava community and instrumental at inspiring and motivating athletes. The Verified Club badges are reserved for influential communities.

If you're unsure whether you qualify, review the criteria on the Verified badge, Pro Badge, and Verified Club pages before applying.

We periodically review all badge holders to ensure everyone continues to reflect the Verified standards. Your badge may be revoked if your profile is changed to private, your account becomes inactive, or you no longer meet the criteria. We'll always reach out before making any changes. You can find the full program requirements on the application pages.