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Creating Segments for a Garmin Watch or Edge Device
Course segments are virtual race courses created by the running and cycling community that rank personal results over time, against other users, group members, or the entire running or cycling community.
Segments can come from two different sources, either Strava segments or you can create segments using Garmin Connect. Owning a Garmin device compatible with segments is required in order to create a segment. Choose an option below to reveal instructions.
NOTE: Certain sub-sports from the Cycling profile will be unable to create a Segment such as the eBike and eMountain Bike activity profiles.
Log into Garmin Connect from a personal computer.
From the Garmin Connect Dashboard select the option to add a widget.
Select Segments from the Add to Dashboard menu.
To access Strava segments in Garmin Connect a Strava segment compatible device will need to be associated with the account.
Select the gear icon in the top right of the Segments widget.
Select Use Strava Segments.
Authorize Strava segments in Garmin Connect.
Star your favorite segments in your Strava account.
Strava segments that feature a downhill loss in grade of .25% or more are not eligible for segment goals and Strava will not send these segments for live viewing on Garmin devices. For help with creating a Strava segment see Strava Support: Create a Segment.
Sync your device.
The Strava segments will now be loaded to your device. When you record an activity, as you approach the start of a segment, your watch or Edge will alert you to it. Your result for the segment will automatically be recorded as part of the activity.
For more details regarding Strava segments, see the following support content from Strava:
NOTE: Activity privacy in Garmin Connect must be set to "Everyone" in order for segment efforts to be included on a segment leaderboard. Also make sure that "Segments" is toggled on in your privacy settings (see Adjusting Privacy Settings in Garmin Connect).
Log into Garmin Connect from a personal computer.
Select Activities from the navigation bar on the left.
Select All Activities.
Open one of your activities.
- Scroll down below the charts and select the Segments tab.
If there is not a Segments tab, then change the activity type to a running or cycling activity type and refresh the page. Also, make sure that "Segments" is toggled on in your privacy settings (see Adjusting Privacy Settings in Garmin Connect).
You will only be able to create segments in Garmin Connect if you are using Garmin Segments. If you use Strava Segments you will need to create the segment in Strava (see Strava Support: Create a Segment). To switch between segment sources in Garmin Connect, see the following section.
Select Create Segment (right corner).
Select the segment start and finish points on the map using the Segment Start/End slider or by moving the points on the map.
Select a segment name, type, and surface.
This must be done before saving the segment.
If the title of the segment is not edited, it will inherit the name of the activity.
Select Save.
Select Send to Device.
Select your device.
Select Send to Device.
After the segment has been sent to the device, while you are recording an activity on it, the watch or Edge will alert you to upcoming segments as you approach the start. Your result will be automatically recorded as part of your activity.
Cycling segments can be created in Garmin Connect from any activity with a GPS track and either a cycling or running activity type. All segments created in Garmin Connect are available for the entire Garmin Connect community to view and compete against and any activities uploaded to Garmin Connect that crossed a segment will qualify.
If you need to switch your segment source, choose your preferred platform below for instructions.
Log into Garmin Connect from a personal computer.
From the Garmin Connect Dashboard select the option to add a widget.
Select Segments from the Add to Dashboard menu.
To access Strava segments in Garmin Connect, a Strava segment compatible device will need to be associated with the account.
Select the gear icon in the top right of the Segments widget.
Select the segment option you would like to use.