Spotify Running Mode feature rollout

Spotify launches AI-powered Running Mode for Premium users

Strava's Record feature ended its integration with Spotify.

A few months ago, the Strava Record feature ended its integration with Spotify. This occurred prior to the introduction of new standalone fitness tools within the music platform.

Spotify launched the Fitness hub.

Spotify launched its Fitness hub in April 2026, a dedicated section for workout music and playlists. The launch follows the retirement of a previous Running feature that was available from 2015 to 2018.

Spotify partnered with Peloton to offer guided workout classes for Premium members.

In early 2026, Spotify partnered with Peloton to offer guided workout classes for Premium members, as reported in the company's announcement of new Running Mode features.

The partnership aimed to provide users with structured workout experiences integrated into the music streaming platform, complementing Spotify's focus on fitness-related content.

Spotify previously offered a similar running feature that used phone hardware to detect pace.

Spotify previously offered a running feature that was available from 2015 to 2018 before being retired. According to reports, the old feature used the phone's hardware sensors to automatically detect the user's pace and adjust music selection accordingly [7][8].

The new Running Mode, launched in 2024, takes a different approach by requiring users to manually define their parameters such as tempo and genre, rather than relying on phone hardware for pace detection [8].