Designed to provide a smooth and comfortable ride at higher speeds and over uneven terrain, jogging strollers are preferred not only by joggers but also by caregivers who just like how easy they are to push and maneuver in use. diary. After testing more than half a dozen models, we found the Thule Urban Glide 2 to be the best jogging stroller for people who traverse mostly paved terrain, though the Glide can handle occasional off-road detours, too. If the Thule isn’t available, or if you’re mostly jogging on dirt, consider our runner-up pick, the BOB Gear Alterrain.
Our selection
Thule Urban Glide 2
Of all the jogging strollers we tested, the Thule Urban Glide 2 was the most enjoyable to push on pavement, and its light weight makes it easy to maneuver and convenient for everyday use.
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*At the time of publication, the price was $550.
The Thule Urban Glide 2 is lighter than almost every other stroller we tested, which, combined with its high-quality construction and excellent handling and suspension, made it the most satisfying for pushing on paved paths and one of the most versatile. and comfortable. convenient strollers in our test group. The Glide 2 is comfortable for both child and caregiver, with more padding and adjustability in the harness than other models we looked at. It also has a unique curved handlebar design, with an integrated handbrake that helps riders maintain good form while moving quickly. A mechanism you can use to correct any tendency to drift to one side, Adjustable Tracking helps ensure the stroller rides in a straight line during long drives; The swivel front wheel locks, which will prevent the stroller from wobbling at high speeds. The Urban Glide 2 does have a few flaws, though: The canopy doesn’t offer as much coverage as some of the other models we considered, and its fancier wheels mean it’s better used for pavement jogging. And while the Thule stroller, which has a decent spring and shock system, can handle the occasional off-road run very well, our second pick, the BOB Gear Alterrain, may be a better option if you plan on running trails regularly.
runner-up
BOB Gear Alternate
If our top pick is out of stock, the BOB Alterrain is a solid second best. Its suspension and tire treads make it perfect for off-road adventures, but it’s heavier than our top pick and is missing some key safety features.
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*At the time of publication, the price was $600.
With treaded tires and strong 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 truck, and at 31.3 pounds (versus the Thule’s 25.3 pounds), it’s less agile and less convenient to lift and put in the car. . A few things we liked: The Alterrain comes with a larger canopy than the Urban Glide 2, and its seat design allows the passenger to sit more upright than the Thule stroller. Like the Thule, the BOB has a front wheel that swivels, which is useful for everyday use, but you can also lock the wheel while running to prevent wobble. However, our top pick handles on the trails almost as well as the BOB Alterrain, which also lacks some of the important safety features of the Urban Glide 2, including a parking brake to slow you down when going down steep hills. speed. (If you think you’ll be trail running most of the time and anticipate running into steep descents, you might consider paying more for the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro, which has a handbrake.) The Alterrain is an updated version of the BOB Gear Revolution Pro, a jogging stroller we previously recommended, but it doesn’t have the adjustable suspension feature we love on that stroller.
