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After testing three additional models in spring 2023, we have a new budget pick: the Chicco Activ3. Kids′ Cribs
Designed to provide a smooth, cushy ride at higher speeds and over uneven terrain, jogging strollers are preferred not just by runners but also by caregivers who simply like how easy they are to push and maneuver in everyday use.
After testing 18 models, we found that the Thule Urban Glide 2 is the best jogging stroller for people who are traversing mostly paved terrain, though it can handle the occasional off-road detour, too.
If you’re jogging primarily on bumpy roads, consider our also-great pick, the BOB Gear Alterrain, first.
Some jogging strollers do best on pavement, others are made for rougher dirt terrain.
If you’re a competitive runner, you likely want a jogging stroller to match. Casual joggers may be happy with a simple, cheaper model.
High-quality running strollers can often be found used through local online marketplaces.
Depending on your lifestyle, a jogging stroller might easily double as your everyday stroller.
This stroller is more pleasurable to push over pavement, and its light weight makes it easy to maneuver and convenient for day-to-day use.
The Thule Urban Glide 2 is lighter than almost all of the other strollers we tested. Combined with its high-quality construction and excellent maneuverability and suspension, this makes it the most satisfying to push on paved roads.
The Glide 2 stroller has more padding and adjustability in the harness than other models we looked at. It also has a unique curved-handlebar design, with a hand brake that helps runners maintain good form while moving quickly.
The canopy doesn’t offer quite as much coverage as some of the other models we considered, though, and the Glide 2’s sleeker wheels mean it’s best used while jogging on pavement.
Stroller weight: 25.3 pounds Capacity (kid plus cargo): 75 pounds Adjustable handlebars: yes Hand brake: yes
Robust suspension and thick tire treads make this stroller ideal for off-road adventures. But it’s heavier than our top pick and lacks a hand brake.
With treaded tires and hefty shock absorbers, the BOB Gear Alterrain excels at keeping kids comfortable on bumpy roads. While our top-pick Urban Glide 2 handles like an SUV, the Alterrain jogger feels more like a pickup truck, and at 31.3 pounds (versus 25.3 for the Thule), it’s less nimble and less convenient to lift and put in the car.
We like that the Alterrain stroller comes with a bigger canopy than the Urban Glide 2, and its seat design allows the passenger to sit more upright than in the Thule stroller.
The Alterrain lacks a hand brake, so if you think you’ll run on trails most of the time and anticipate encountering steep downhills, you might consider paying more for the handbrake-equipped Alterrain Pro.
Stroller weight: 31.3 pounds Capacity (kid plus cargo): 75 pounds Adjustable handlebars: yes Hand brake: no
The Activ3 offers adjustable suspension and a fairly comfortable ride for a significantly lower price than our other picks. But the total weight limit is lower and its storage basket smaller.
The Chicco Activ3 Jogging Stroller doesn’t have the high-quality construction and excellent maneuverability and suspension of the Thule, nor does it have the off-road-ready tires of the BOB. But we liked this stroller more than other lower-cost models we’ve tested.
The Activ3 jogger provides a reasonably smooth ride and has a comfortable seat that fully reclines (making it the best for on-the-go naps). It also has adjustable handlebars, a front wheel lock, and that adjustable suspension—a potentially helpful feature that our other picks don’t have.
For the budget price, you will need to contend with a less-padded harness, lower weight limit—62 total pounds, compared with the Thule’s and BOB’s 75—and airless tires (which don’t handle as well on bumpy terrain because they have less give).
We think this is a great stroller for the price, but if you have less to spend, you may want to consider shopping secondhand for a Thule or a BOB stroller first.
Stroller weight: 27.5 pounds Capacity (kid plus cargo): 62 pounds Adjustable handlebars: yes Hand brake: no
This stroller is more pleasurable to push over pavement, and its light weight makes it easy to maneuver and convenient for day-to-day use.
Robust suspension and thick tire treads make this stroller ideal for off-road adventures. But it’s heavier than our top pick and lacks a hand brake.
The Activ3 offers adjustable suspension and a fairly comfortable ride for a significantly lower price than our other picks. But the total weight limit is lower and its storage basket smaller.
In researching safety, we reviewed the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), as well as guidelines from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA). We searched the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission database to look for recalls.
We interviewed medical and running experts about exercising with a stroller. To learn what features people value most in jogging strollers, we surveyed parents who run with their children, visited baby-gear stores to see what models they recommend, and convened a small panel of running parents to discuss what they look for in strollers that can go the distance.
Jogging strollers can be an indispensable tool for staying fit without hiring a babysitter, as well as simply a fun way to bring a child along for the ride. They’re also potentially great for non-running caregivers who just want a sturdier, smoother stroller.
Although some full-size strollers may resemble jogging models with their nimble, three-wheeled design, they usually lack the key features—a fixed or locking front wheel, robust suspension, and bigger, fatter tires—that make a stroller safe and comfortable to use for running, especially at higher speeds or over hilly or uneven terrain.
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Note that while many jogging strollers are designed to be used from birth and are compatible with infant car seats, they should not be used for running until a baby has full head and neck control, which usually is at 6 to 8 months of age. For more on how and when to run with a baby see When Is It Safe to Start Jogging With a Baby?
Based on our research, we determined that a good jogging stroller should be:
Safe: We preferred models with a five-point harness, securely attached wheels, and a handlebar strap to prevent the stroller from getting away on downhills.
Easy to handle and brake: Adjustable tracking on the front wheel ensures that the stroller steers straight over time, while tires with more tread can grip rocky or uneven surfaces better. We consider handlebar-mounted hand brakes optional, especially if you’re running mostly on flat ground.
Comfortable and convenient for the adult: Better jogging strollers often have an adjustable handlebar to accommodate runners of different heights and help maintain good running form. “You should never bend down to reach the handlebars,” said physical therapist Marianne Ryan, who wrote a book about exercising after having a child. “If anything, you should reach up or keep your arms at a 90-degree angle when running with a stroller.”
We appreciated models that fold easily, fit in the back of most cars, stand when folded, and can be toted with one hand. We also favored those with interior pockets, peekaboo windows, and a portable tire pump.
Comfortable for the kid: Good suspension (including springs and shock absorbers) helps cushion your little rider, and adjustable suspension can account for weight differences as a child grows, or for smooth roads versus bumpy trails. Many jogging strollers have air-filled tires, which provide some additional suspension and a smoother ride.
We prefer strollers whose seats can both recline to near flat and sit completely upright, and that come with wide, padded waist belts. We looked for models with a generous canopy to protect kids from the elements.
Versatile: We looked for models with a swivel-locking front wheel. You want a locked wheel for running since that stability enables you to run straight at higher speeds; a swiveling wheel is easier to turn and better for everyday use. We also liked models that are compatible with infant car seats and that have a high weight capacity and height limit (since they can be used for longer).
Quality materials and construction: In general, you get what you pay for with jogging strollers: Higher priced strollers have noticeably better materials and construction and feel easier and more pleasant to push over long distances. We also prefer strollers with fabrics that can be spruced up in a jiffy and stay new-looking longer with the help of supplies that parents are likely to have on hand (like damp paper towels or baby wipes), which is why we devoted an entire article to how to clean a stroller.
We’ve researched more than 35 jogging strollers and tested more than a dozen. We timed the assembly of each stroller, noting any particular frustrations or extra tools needed. We considered how easy each stroller is to store in a small space, fold, pick up, and put in a car trunk.
Both writers took the strollers for 3- to 5-mile runs and long walks over a variety of surfaces (including pavement, dirt, grass, gravel and bumpy, broken concrete), noting how the suspension and wheels performed. They ran with their kids, ranging from 9 months to 4 years old, evaluating how each stroller’s straps and seat fit and how content the kids were to stay in the seat. Each writer’s husband also gave feedback on running with the strollers.
This stroller is more pleasurable to push over pavement, and its light weight makes it easy to maneuver and convenient for day-to-day use.
Of all the jogging strollers we’ve tested, the Thule Urban Glide 2 has the most qualities to love and the fewest downsides. The Urban Glide’s lighter weight (about 25 pounds) makes it nimbler and more maneuverable than other models, and it has all of the features we looked for: a swivel-locking front wheel, a hand brake, a foot brake, and a quality suspension system of durable shocks and springs.
The Thule is expensive. But it’s more convenient to use than bulkier models, has a noticeably high-quality build and materials, and can be used from birth up to 75 pounds (that’s the size of a typical 10-year-old!)—making it a good value for people who want to run with a child and run errands with the same stroller. It’s also very easy to resell once you’ve finished using it. The only place where you might not want to use the Thule is on trails; it handles short, bumpy stints just fine, but it isn’t meant for long-distance trail running.
Fast and agile: The Urban Glide 2 lives up to its name. It glides effortlessly on pavement and feels faster and more agile than any of the other strollers we looked at. We never detected any shaking, wiggling, or lateral movement, and over three years of regular running and walking with this stroller on bumpy, muddy, and snowy terrain, we’ve never had an issue with loosened screws or flat tires.
Light weight, adjustable tracking: The Urban Glide 2 is one of the lightest strollers we’ve tested, and consequently starts and stops with less effort than heavier models. It has adjustable tracking for the front wheel, allowing for a mostly straight ride when the wheel is locked. (If you find yourself veering off to the side, you can stop and adjust that tracking wheel above the front tire.)
Helpful handlebar and hand brake: The foam-covered, adjustable handlebar curves inward, which we found helps get a runner’s body into good biomechanical position, allowing hands to remain comfortably neutral. (The other strollers we tested have U-shaped handlebars.) Both a 6-foot-3 male runner and a 5-foot-3 female runner were able to adjust this stroller’s handlebars and use it comfortably. To use the hand brake, you swivel the column integrated into the handlebar instead of squeezing a handle, which makes it simpler to brake on downhills without changing stride mid-run. We found the hand brake intuitive to use, and swiveling it was easier than the usual squeeze method.
Soft, easily adjustable harness: All the strollers we tested have a five-point safety harness, and the Urban Glide 2 also has a padded, adjustable crotch strap—as does our also-great pick—which ensures your kid is properly secured no matter their height.
You can adjust the shoulder height on the Urban Glide 2’s five-point harness without rethreading it through the stroller, which makes it more convenient to switch between kids of different ages. The harness straps are half an inch wider than the competition’s, and the Thule is one of the only models we looked at with both that padding on the crotch strap and wide, padded inserts on the sides of the waist belt, making it more comfortable for kids when you’re going downhill or stopping suddenly. The stroller’s seat doesn’t adjust completely upright, but it has the second-highest upright positioning among our testing group (the BOB Gear Alterrain goes fully upright). The Urban Glide 2 reclines one-handed to nearly flat, which is convenient for napping.
As with our other picks, the Urban Glide 2’s strap-operated mechanism allows the seat to be positioned at any angle in the range. The leg rests aren’t adjustable, but they are padded. The sides of the canopy can be unzipped to reveal mesh windows that provide ventilation on hot days, and the fabric flap on the plastic peekaboo window in the canopy secures with a magnet, letting caretakers check on their kid without waking them with the rip of Velcro.
The Urban Glide 2 can be used from birth with an infant car seat with the appropriate add-on adapter (Chicco, Maxi-Cosi, or universal are available). Unlike on some of the other strollers we tested, the foot brake is easy to set and can be activated when you’re wearing sandals, which makes it comfortable to use for running errands. The weight limit for the underseat storage basket is 10 pounds, the same as for the BOB Alterrain (and the maximum in our test group). The storage basket was also the only one in our test group with a cover that can be zipped shut, keeping dirt and little hands from getting into the area and preventing stuff from falling out when hitting any bumps.
One-handed fold: The Thule has a one-handed fold, one of the quickest and easiest of all the jogging strollers we’ve tested; it automatically locks but does not stand when folded. Its lighter weight means it’s significantly easier than heavier models to lift into a car trunk or carry up stairs, although it is still bigger than most standard strollers. The wheels can also be removed easily if you’re traveling. Assembling the Urban Glide 2 took only five minutes and required no extra tools.
The Urban Glide 2 is an updated version of the Urban Glide, a stroller introduced in 2014. The changes, including the twisting handlebar brake, reflective rims, and auto-lock fold, improve on an already lauded product. (Be aware that if you buy a used model made prior to 2018, it will lack these features.)
Thule strollers come with a limited lifetime warranty. Accessories, such as a parent organizer and a snack tray, are sold separately.
The Urban Glide 2 has a good-but-not-amazing-size storage compartment. The one on our also-great pick offers a bit more room but isn’t covered. The harness straps require two hands to buckle—but this inconvenience is actually a plus in terms of safety. The Urban Glide 2’s canopy doesn’t offer quite as much coverage as those of our other picks.
Thule’s add-on accessories are pricey. Calum Neff, a father of three who broke two world records for running with a stroller, suggests purchasing bike cupholders and phone holders (which tend to be cheaper) if you feel like you need add-on storage for your wallet and water bottle.
Like almost all of the other strollers we tested, the Urban Glide 2 does not have adjustable suspension. Although the suspension system feels great with a lighter kid, it would be nice to be able to tighten or loosen the system for a bigger child or rocky terrain. The Thule is also better on pavement than on trails—the manual specifies “public roads” and “smooth paths”—so if you tend to go off-road frequently, you should consider our also-great pick.
Robust suspension and thick tire treads make this stroller ideal for off-road adventures. But it’s heavier than our top pick and lacks a hand brake.
If you plan to run on trails most of the time, consider the BOB Gear Alterrain. BOB has been making jogging strollers for 20 years, and the expertise shows. The company’s durable strollers are often passed down through friends or family for a decade or longer.
A star on trails: The Alterrain turns easily and bounces over potholes about as well as the Thule, but it especially excels on trails, thanks to a well-built suspension system of shocks and springs (the most robust of any stroller we tested) and deeply treaded tires, which drag on pavement but keep you moving quickly over rocks and roots.
But it’s heavier: The overall handling is sturdy and smooth, but the BOB Gear Alterrain is more than 5 pounds heavier than the Thule Urban Glide 2—31.3 pounds versus 25.3 pounds—which makes it less nimble and less convenient for around-town use. After running many miles, we could definitely feel the BOB’s extra weight in our fatigued arms and legs. Running uphill, in particular, was more challenging with the BOB than with the Thule. Depending on your needs, its weight could be an ongoing consideration—for example, a Wirecutter editor who uses the Alterrain as his main stroller tends to reach for his (much) lighter backup option, a collapsible travel stroller, fairly often.
Less-adjustable handlebar: The BOB’s handlebar adjusts up or down, though it lacks the ergonomic placement of the Thule’s and has fewer height options; it worked well for our taller testers but was less appealing to runners shorter than 5-foot-5. Like the Urban Glide 2, the Alterrain has a swivel-locking front wheel, which helps prevent wobbling—but can occasionally be a nuisance (in long-term testing we’ve found it can engage unintentionally when moving the stroller in and out of a car).
A bigger canopy and upright seat: In some ways, the Alterrain is more comfortable than the Urban Glide 2 for children: The canopy is bigger, providing more protection from the elements and additional coverage for naps (it’s rated UPF 50+). It can withstand light rain, but it’s not meant to be waterproof. The Alterrain has padded back support and the most-upright seat position of any stroller we looked at. (Most jogging strollers require kids to recline, which is safer if the stroller stops quickly. But our toddler testers liked the fact that they could see out and participate in the world a bit more when sitting more upright in the BOB.)
Less strap padding: Although the crotch strap can be adjusted like the Thule’s, the BOB’s harness is padded only in the shoulders, and the straps are narrower. The BOB lacks the mesh side panels found on the Thule, which provide better air circulation.
You can use the Alterrain from 8 weeks with an infant car seat (walking only) and the right adapter (Britax-BOB, Chicco, Graco, and Peg Perego are compatible; the adaptors are all sold separately). The weight limit is the same as the Thule’s: 75 pounds, including cargo. The distance between the stroller seat and the canopy is 20 inches, compared with the Thule’s 21, so taller kids might find the Thule a tad roomier.
Two-handed fold: The Alterrain’s two-step fold requires two hands, and the Alterrain does not stand when folded. Due to its size and weight, the stroller is also harder to lift and carry. The restraints are easier to operate than the Thule’s, however, as you can unbuckle them with one hand. The BOB’s underseat storage is bigger than the Thule’s, though the weight limit is the same (10 pounds) and the basket isn’t covered. The BOB Alterrain is also missing that hand brake, and its foot brake is harder to secure than the Thule’s, especially if you’re wearing sandals. It does have the requisite wrist strap. (If you want a handbrake and/or a covered basket, consider spending more for the upgraded BOB Gear Alterrain Pro.)
It took about seven minutes to assemble and required an Allen wrench to attach the front wheel.
BOB strollers come with a five-year warranty on the frames and a one-year warranty on the fabric. The Alterrain comes in four colors: black, blue, green, and orange. Accessories, sold separately, include a snack tray and a rain cover.
The Activ3 offers adjustable suspension and a fairly comfortable ride for a significantly lower price than our other picks. But the total weight limit is lower and its storage basket smaller.
The Chicco Activ3 Jogging Stroller was a pleasant surprise. It offers a smooth, comfortable ride for children and a pleasant jogging setup for caregivers at a much lower price than our other picks. If you plan to run long distances often, though, our other picks are better choices and we’d recommend looking for one of those secondhand over buying the Activ3 if budget is a top concern.
Lower weight limit: A key caveat is that the Activ3 stroller has a total weight limit of 62 pounds, compared with the Thule’s and BOB’s 75. This budget pick is also heavier than our top pick (though it’s lighter than the Bob Alterrain stroller) and has less storage. But we think these downsides don’t make a huge difference in the overall jogging experience.
Adjustable suspension: We were genuinely overjoyed to find adjustable suspension—a feature our other picks don’t have—on a budget stroller. While running, you can toggle the suspension from soft and loose (best on varied terrain) to hard and stiff (best for pavement) by using your foot to tap a lever on the backs of the wheels. This adjustment makes a noticeable difference, especially when you need to pop off the paved road for a moment and jog across the grass. This was the only stroller Jenni’s 9-month-old daughter fell asleep in, likely because of the solid suspension.
Flat recline, nice sun protection: The Activ3 reclines fully via a one-handed mechanism on the back of the seat; Jenni’s 3-year-old loved that when it wasn’t reclined, the seat was more upright than that of the BOB or Thule, so he could look around. The Activ3 has a well-padded seat, too, so bumps don’t seem to make much of an impact on the child. And the suncover is the most extensive of any of the picks in this guide, with a clear window up top (so you can see what’s happening inside the stroller) and magnetic straps to keep the cover locked on. When Jenni ran with her daughter in a snowstorm, she was barely damp and fell asleep—again! The Activ3 also has notably well-placed ventilation for the summer months.
No tracking: The Activ3’s front wheel locks and unlocks with a lever on the left side of the adjustable handlebar; you do need to be careful with releasing the lever while the stroller is still moving, as it can pinch your fingers. But the front wheel stayed locked in place and the stroller didn’t veer at all during our many test runs. Unlike the other strollers we tried, there’s no way to adjust that front wheel’s tracking system; while that wasn’t an issue during testing, we’ll watch this over time.
Limited storage, more effort needed for adjustments: The Activ 3’s cargo basket has limited space and no cover; items tended to bounce out when we got going too quickly. The 5-point harness works just fine, but it’s less padded than the Thule or BOB systems, and it requires a bit more strength to tighten. The handlebar does adjust, but it’s a bit hard to handle (requiring a double-button push that’s a bit sticky), and it has fewer height options. This is fine for shorter runners (like Jenni, who’s 5-foot-3) but Jenni’s husband, who’s 6-foot-3, wished the handlebar was a notch or two higher.
The brakes are also built into the handlebar, on the right side, along with a wrist strap. This location is unique; none of the other strollers we tested had only a hand brake. We think this feels less safe than having a foot brake to use, but you can still lock the wheels if you need to walk away from the stroller.
The Activ3 stroller also doesn’t pack up as small as the BOB or the Thule picks. The (smaller, less treaded) wheels are airless with rubber covers and a foam core; airless tires absorb less force, which means the Activ3’s ride is bumpier than that of the Thule or BOB over uneven terrain.
You can buy the Activ3 as part of a travel system, which also includes one of our infant car seat picks, the Chicco KeyFit 30, and its base. (The KeyFit can be easily attached to the Activ3 for walks with your child before they gain head control.)
A big downside: Chicco doesn’t offer a lifetime warranty (which applies to their carseats) on products like strollers. They must be returned within 30 days in new, unused condition. And there’s a one-year manufacturer warranty on all products. Plus, Chicco does offer replacement parts for a small cost, should something break after a few years. But compared with the other strollers we recommend, Chicco’s warranty leaves much to be desired.
If you like the BOB Gear Alterrain but want a hand brake: You might consider the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro. For about $80 more, you get additional features such as the hand brake, a zip-top cargo basket, and a waterproof canopy and seat. BOB told us that they’ll be slowly phasing the Gear Alterrain out over the next year; eventually, the Pro will replace the standard stroller anyway.
If you’re looking for a double jogger: We recommend the Thule Urban Glide 2 Double in our guide to the best double strollers. It’s similar to Thule’s single stroller but offers room for two kids; if needed, one child can sit in a car seat (with an adaptor) while the other relaxes in the adjacent seat. (It’s still well balanced when you’re carrying only one child.)
If you plan to bike as much as you run (or more): The Thule Chariot Cross 1 may be worth the extra cost if you plan to bike, run, walk, and even cross-country ski with your kid. It has a big cargo space, rear lights, padded seats, sun and rain covers, adjustable suspension, and an adjustable handlebar. It’ll work right out of the box for biking and walking; jogging and cross-country ski kits are sold separately. The Thule Chariot Cross 2 holds two kids.
If you’re looking for a compact jogging stroller: The Guava Roam Crossover Stroller is about 50% smaller than the other jogging strollers we tested when folded, and it stands up solidly on its own handlebars. (It’s still heavy, though, at 28.5 pounds, to the Thule’s 25 pounds.) It was the easiest stroller to pack in the car or store in a small space; we think it would be well-suited for subway commutes and even airport travel. It has a bumpier ride than our other picks, though, thanks to smaller, airless rubber tires and inferior suspension (which our toddler tester complained about).
The AAP warns parents against hanging bags or other items from a stroller’s handlebar, as the weight can cause the stroller to tip. The organization also advises using the stroller’s parking brake whenever stopped.
Jogging strollers are housed in the bicycle department at sporting goods and outdoor-gear stores, and for good reason: Many of the features, like a lightweight frame and air-filled tires, are the same in bikes and jogging strollers. That analogy extends to tune-ups, too. Strollers should get a tune-up every three to six months, depending on how much they’re used and whether they’re used on challenging surfaces, such as sand or gravel.
It’s important to keep tires properly inflated, too: Thule recommends filling them to between 30 and 35 psi; BOB recommends 30 psi. Both companies advise checking all stroller parts regularly to ensure that they are tightly secured, that there are no tears in the fabric, and that there’s no damage or excessive wear.
Fabric can be cleaned with mild soap, water, and a sponge—warm water for the Thule and cold for the BOB. (Never use abrasive cleaners.) Thule recommends cleaning wheel axles and applying grease to moving parts. If there are squeaks in the stroller, BOB suggests daubing a little sewing-machine oil into the axles.
The BOB Gear Revolution Flex 3.0 doesn’t have the high-class suspension system, ventilated side panels, or one-handed fold system you’ll find in the BOB Alterrain or the discontinued BOB Revolution Pro (a former also-great pick). It may work fine for you if you won’t be running on bumpy terrain.
The Rambler, Bob’s “starter” jogging stroller, has relatively poor suspension and doesn’t offer a one-handed fold, an adjustable handlebar, or a hand brake. It’s being discontinued, although it’s still for sale. At this price, you’re better off with the Chicco, or finding a used model of our other recommendations.
The inexpensive Baby Trend Expedition Jogger feels clunky and plasticky, especially compared with the smooth rides of the Thule and BOB. The lack of suspension and tracking adjustability made it hard to run straight for long periods of time, and we found it harder to push with one hand than our picks.
We tested the Bumbleride Speed several years ago, and again in 2023. We liked that it has the option to set the front wheel to partial swiveling for jogging and a small hand pump for low tires included in the cargo basket pocket. But it veered constantly during testing despite frequently adjusting the front-wheel tracking system.
Similarly, the Baby Jogger Summit X3 has some interesting features, like the ability to lock the front swivel wheel from the handlebar, but reviewers found it difficult to push and not worth the price.
While affordable, the Graco FastAction Fold Jogger Stroller is compatible with only Graco car seats, and it lacks the more robust suspension of our picks. Many online reviewers have quality-related complaints, particularly about the front wheel, and say that it’s hard to push and maneuver.
Although we used to recommend the Joovy Zoom 360 Ultralight Jogging Stroller, we stopped after Joovy voluntarily recalled all models manufactured between March and October 2020 due to a faulty front-wheel bearing. Joovy still makes the stroller and says it has addressed the problem.
We liked the smoother ride, one-handed recline, and cushioned harness, of the Joovy Zoom Single Jogging Stroller, but it has middling suspension, it tends to veer during long runs, the handlebar isn’t as adjustable as we’d like, and it was fussy to assemble.
The Mountain Buggy Terrain shares many of the features of our picks and offers a few more, including cupholders, a storage basket that can hold up to 22 pounds, and a set of 12-inch rear wheels to swap in for the 16-inch ones when strolling around town. However, it’s expensive, and BabyGearLab reports that it did not perform as well as the Thule and BOB models it tested.
The Thule Chariot Lite 1 is a less expensive, more-basic version of the Thule Chariot Cross, and we think you’re better off with the original version (or a used version of it). For a few hundred dollars more, you get adjustable suspension and extra padding, as well as a more-adjustable handlebar. Neither the Lite nor the Cross come with the jogging or skiing kits—you’ll need to buy those separately.
The Uppababy Ridge was recalled in September 2022 following a single incident in which a child’s fingertip was amputated by the stroller’s rear disc brake. The child was not riding in the stroller at the time. Owners of the stroller should contact Uppababy through the form at the bottom of this recall page for free replacement parts. Ridge strollers made after September 2022 have the replacement disc already installed. We tested this stroller in 2021 and concluded it provided fewer features and less versatility than our top picks. Still, we thought it could be a good choice for people who already love the Uppababy line and plan to jog only occasionally on paved sidewalks.
This article was edited by Ingela Ratledge Amundson and Kalee Thompson.
Calum Neff, elite endurance athlete, phone interview, January 29, 2018
Marianne Ryan, physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic clinical specialist, phone interview, January 30, 2018
Melissa Gambrill, BOB Gear marketing manager, phone interview, January 23, 2018
Chris Ritchie, Thule Group PR and communications manager, phone interview, November 20, 2017
Rory O’Sullivan, Damien Kiernan, and Ailish Malone, Run kinematics with and without a jogging stroller, Gait & Posture, January 1, 2016
Shanna Burnette, An Athlete’s Guide to Running Strollers, Runner’s World, March 28, 2013
Juliet Spurrier, MD, and Carrie Vickers, The Race for the Best Jogging Stroller, BabyGearLab
Best Jogging Strollers, Lucie’s List
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