The Pro badge is reserved for athletes who meet world-class performance criteria. Like the Verified badge, it represents authenticity and credibility on Strava.
What you get with a Pro badge
Recognition — Appear on Strava as the world-class athlete your performances prove you are.
Visibility — Increased reach and discovery as a top recommended follow for new and existing Strava users.
Opportunities — Exclusive chances to be involved in Strava brand campaigns, meet brand partners, attend VIP events, and collaborate on social content.
Strava subscription — A free Strava subscription, exclusive in-person opportunities, early access to features, and product education.
Sponsor showcase — Space on your profile page to highlight your sponsors.
Pro badge requirements
To be eligible, you must meet both the Verified and Pro requirements.
Authentic — Your profile uses your real name, bio, and a clear photo. You are at least 18 years old and have only one Strava account.
Public — Your Strava profile is public and active. Ideally, you log at least one activity per week. You can still control your activity privacy.
Influential — Your Strava profile is frequently searched for — for example, you're a public figure, community leader, or someone with significant athletic or professional achievements.
Engaged — You inspire your community to be active while respecting Strava's Acceptable Use Policy and Community Standards.
Professional athlete — You are currently competing at the highest level of your sport and meet the sport-specific requirements listed below.
Pro sport requirements
Running
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 18 months:
Track and road:
Competed in a running event (100m–marathon, including hurdles and steeplechase) at the World Athletics Championships or Olympic Games.
Finished top 10 in the elite field at a World Marathon Major (Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, New York, or Tokyo) or another premier event (e.g., Valencia Marathon, Houston Half, Great North Run, or Peachtree 10K).
Trail:
Finished top 10 overall in the elite category at a premier international race (e.g., UTMB World Series Finals or Western States).
Podiumed (top 3 overall) at an internationally recognized event (e.g., UTMB World Series, Golden Trail World Series, Western States, Hardrock, or Transvulcania).
In both instances, you've competed as part of a professional international team.
Cycling
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Road:
Active on a UCI WorldTour or UCI ProTeam and raced in at least one WorldTour event.
Mountain bike:
Active on a UCI MTB Team and competed in at least one Elite World Cup.
Cyclo-cross:
Active on a UCI Professional Cyclo-cross Team (P-CRO) and competed in at least one Elite World Cup.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 18 months:
Track, BMX, gravel, criterium, e-sports:
Finished top 10 at a World Championship or equivalent elite international event.
Triathlon
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Raced the Elite category at a World Triathlon Championship Series (WTCS) event.
Named to a national elite team.
Finished top 10 at the Ironman World Championship or Ironman 70.3 World Championship.
Finished top 3 at a Pro Ironman (full-distance or 70.3) event.
Strength training
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 18 months:
Hybrid fitness:
Held a Hyrox Elite 15 division spot.
Finished top 3 in the Pro/Elite division at a World Championship or Finals in ATHX, Spartan Race, DEKA, Wodapalooza, or Rogue Invitational.
Competed at the CrossFit Games, elite division.
Powerlifting (IPF):
Finished top 5 in your weight category at the IPF World Open Equipped Championships.
Finished top 5 in your weight category at the IPF World Open Classic Championships.
Olympic weightlifting:
Finished top 5 in your weight category at the IWF World Championships.
Finished top 3 in your weight category at an IWF Grand Prix event.
Competed at the latest Olympic Games.
Strongman/Strongwoman:
Finished top 10 at World's Strongest Man.
Finished top 3 at World's Strongest Woman.
Finished top 5 at the Arnold Strongman Classic, Europe's/Britain's Strongest Man, Giants Live World Tour Final, or Rogue Invitational Strongman/Strongwoman.
Racket sports
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 18 months:
Tennis:
Finished top 200 on the ATP or WTA.
Advanced to quarterfinals or higher in singles or doubles at an ATP/WTA 1000 event.
Won an ATP Challenger 100+ or WTA 125 singles title.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Advanced to the round of 32 or higher in singles at a Grand Slam (Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, or US Open).
Padel:
Advanced to quarterfinals or higher at a Premier Padel P1, Major, or Tour Finals.
Finished top 5 with your national team at the FIP Padel World Championships.
Achieved a Premier Padel/FIP world ranking inside the top 30.
Badminton:
Finished top 30 in the BWF World Ranking (singles) or a top 10 pair (doubles or mixed).
Advanced to quarterfinals or higher at a BWF World Tour Super 750 or Super 1000.
Played in the BWF World Tour Finals.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Finished top 5 at the BWF World Championships or Olympic Games.
Squash:
Finished top 30 in the PSA World Ranking.
Advanced to semifinals or higher at a PSA World Events Diamond or Platinum event.
Played the PSA World Tour Finals.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Finished top 5 at the PSA World Championships or Olympic Games.
Table tennis:
Finished top 50 in the ITTF World Ranking.
Advanced to semifinals or higher at a WTT Champions event.
Finished top 3 in singles at a WTT Star Contender event.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Advanced to quarterfinals or better at a WTT Grand Smash.
Finished top 5 at the Olympic Games or ITTF World Championships.
Pickleball:
Finished top 50 in the PPA World Rankings.
Finished top 3 in the Pro division at a PPA Slam or Worlds-tier event.
Finished top 3 in the Pro division at the US Open Pickleball Championships.
Active Premier-level MLP roster with at least one playoff appearance.
Dance
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 18 months:
Breaking:
Finished top 5 at the WDSF Breaking World Championships (B-Boys/B-Girls).
Finished top 5 at the Red Bull BC One World Final.
Finished top 3 at the Battle of the Year World Final, Outbreak Europe, or Silverback Open Championships.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Competed in breaking at the Olympic Games (Paris 2024 and onward).
Ballroom/Latin:
Finished top 5 at a WDSF World Open Pro Division event.
Finished top 5 at the Blackpool Dance Festival Professional division (Ballroom or Latin).
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Finished top 5 at the WDSF World Championship Professional division.
Currently a Dancing with the Stars pro (last 18 months).
Classical ballet:
Current rank of principal, first soloist, or soloist at a recognized top-tier ballet company, including Paris Opera Ballet, London's Royal Ballet, Bolshoi, Mariinsky, ABT, New York City Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Dutch National, Royal Danish, The Australian Ballet, National Ballet of Canada, or English National Ballet.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Medaled (top 3) at Prix de Lausanne, USA IBC (Jackson), Varna, or Moscow International Ballet Competition.
Won the Benois de la Danse.
Hip-hop/street:
Finished top 5 at the Juste Debout World Final.
Finished top 3 at the Battle Pro Final (Paris).
Finished top 3 at the World of Dance Pro Division.
Qualify with at least one of the following in the last 24 months:
Finished top 3 at the Hip Hop International (HHI) World Championships (Adult, Megacrew, or Choreography).
Other sports
Don't see your sport? You may still qualify if you have podiumed (top 3) at a World Championship or equivalent elite international competition in the last 24 months, or are recognized as a professional athlete by your sport's international federation in the last 18 months.
How to apply
If you meet the requirements above, you can apply here. Our pro badge application process:
Apply — Tell us who you are, what you do, and how you contribute to the Strava community.
Review — Our team evaluates your application against eligibility criteria, including authenticity, Strava activity, and community impact.
Get verified — Once approved, the Pro badge appears on your profile.