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 the Glide 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.
Our pick
Thule Urban Glide 2
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 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
Also great
BOB Gear Alterrain
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 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 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
Budget pick
Chicco Activ3 Jogging Stroller
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 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
