Running with your baby can be a real joy if you have the right jogging stroller. You can clock miles with ease while your baby takes in the views or relaxes into a nap in the safe confines of their little seat.
What to Consider When Shopping for a Jogging Stroller
The best jogging strollers are easy to push, glide over multiple types of terrain, and never feel like they’re preventing the runner from achieving good form. That’s certainly a tall order, and not every great jogging stroller will work for every runner. It’s important to understand your needs and match them to a stroller that fits those needs.
There are a few major points of consideration that you need to pay attention to: height, wheels, size, fold style, and cost. These are the critical components that make a jogging stroller fit your family.
Height: If you're on the taller side, look for a telescoping handlebar that can accomodate you comfortably on your run. Most of these strollers are designed for someone of average height.
Wheels: Of the choices of tires available, air-filled rubber tires are the best for a smooth ride on uneven surfaces and for power runners. Foam-filled tires are great on roads, and can take some cracks and bumps. Solid tires are best for sidewalks and tracks, and work best for walkers and slow joggers.
Size: When it comes to size, you need to ask — are you pushing one baby or two? Does it fit in your trunk? And does it fit in a standard door frame? Surprisingly, there's a pretty big range of sizes available.
Fold Style: Here's the thing about jogging strollers — many of them require you to disassemble parts to fold them because of their huge tires. If you want something easier to fold, you may have to compromise on the ride.
Cost: Yeah, jogging strollers can be pretty darn expensive. I've made sure to include budget-friendly options, and don't worry: The quality is still excellent. With higher prices, however, you get slightly better fabrics, tires, accessories, and resale value.
How We Chose
I spent several weeks talking to manufacturers, testing strollers, talking to parents, reading reviews, and studying consumer safety standards. I chose these strollers based on a number of metrics.
I made sure that the materials were durable and safe, and that the wheels would stand the test of time. After that, I explored the potential longevity of each stroller. Which age and weight limits are they the most suitable for? A jogging stroller is a wonderful thing to have, but if it’s only useful for six months, then the high price tag of many models isn’t really worth it.
I examined handlebar height, design, and materials used. As a 6-foot-tall woman, I have found that jogging strollers can be too short for me to comfortably run behind while maintaining a good form. Handlebars need options when you're doing something as strenuous as running ... especially distance running.
And finally, I looked at the price. While you will see some very high-end strollers on this list, you will also notice some real bargains. Those more inexpensive strollers are no slouch in their respective performance categories. The real difference comes from materials, accessories, and durability.
Your family — and your wallet — can rest assured that the models featured here are the 12 best jogging strollers available on the market right now.
This is hands-down one of the best jogging strollers you will ever push. It's a serious spend at over $500, but if you log a lot of miles, you can't go wrong with Thule.
The stroller itself only weighs 25 pounds, which is pretty light considering its steel construction, large rear wheels, and oversized storage compartment. It has an ergonomic, adjustable handlebar that raises and lowers easier than most other strollers on the market. It also has a fold-flat seat with multiple adjustable positions, a five-point harness for safety, a full canopy with a peekaboo window, and a safety strap.
It is suited for babies up to 75 pounds, and infant car seat adaptors are available.
If you're a distance runner, this is the jogging stroller you need. The Cybex Avi is built for those of us who run long and run often. I've spoken to parents who have pushed it over boardwalks, through bushes, over rough sidewalks, and down the long roads of the suburbs.
Yes, you do have to take off the wheels to fold it, but when you do, it folds mostly flat. The aluminum frame makes the stroller extra light, which is great, especially as your baby gets bigger. You can use it from birth with a Cybex car seat, or from 6 months in the adjustable seat with the five-point harness.
The UPF 50+ rated canopy is deep, giving baby a ton of shade and sun protection, but the peep-through, protected sides allow for easy air flow. The storage isn't as large as other strollers, but it's big enough for a diaper bag, some toys, and at least 200 empty Gu packets. (It's OK to admit you just keep refilling without throwing them out. We all do it.)
If you're looking for a luxury jogging stroller that could easily be your everyday option, UPPAbaby comes through. It's designed to be high-end, well-built, and yes, a little bit bougie. UPPAbaby has been developing this stroller for a long time, and I was lucky enough to be one of the first people to see it in action. I have to say I was impressed: The wheels are no-muss, no-fuss, easy to maneuver, and glide over all terrain.
The storage is decent and easy to clean, the straps on the well-cushioned, multi-position seat are padded with soft fabric, and the brakes are easy to use. And yes, it's compatible with UPPAbaby's premium infant seats.
For years, this stroller was the gold standard of jogging strollers, and it's still absolutely one of the best on the market. It's lightweight and extremely durable, and runners love the way it feels under their hands when they run ... no matter the surface.
The frame is made of steel with adjustable handlebars, air-filled tires, and UPF 50+ canopy for sun protection. The seat folds flat with a five-point harness, and it has the ability to strap a car seat onto the top with an adaptor. The front wheel locks for long runs, but unlocks to pivot through city streets with ease.
One wonderful feature on the BOB is the undercarriage cargo basket, which holds roughly three children's backpacks, one purse, and five water bottles. (Not a specific measurement, but truly, we were able to stuff it full.)
It's also suitable from birth to 75 pounds, so you'll get a ton of use out of it.
The Baby Jogger Summit X3 is a rugged stroller with a very cool feature — a hand-operated pumpable back brake. This gives spectacular wheel control when you need it most. It also has a tether strap for safety during downhill or off-road running.
It's car-seat compatible, but you can also buy a bassinet attachment for additional use, making this a true infant-to-preschooler stroller thanks to its impressive 75-pound weight limit.
I would be remiss if I didn't mention the enormous storage bin beneath the stroller that will easily hold all of your — and your child's — needs during a good, long run.
A seriously affordable option, the Baby Trend does not lack in performance or stability at all. It's just as light as the Thule, and the pneumatic wheels make pushing it an absolute joy.
This is the solid minivan of the jogging stroller world: It even has the cupholders and cell phone holders to prove it! However, the handlebar is not telescoping, and it only holds up to 50 pounds.
One thing that should also be mentioned is that the car seat adaptor is a little tricky to figure out. But once settled, the car seat will be securely locked into position.
Delta makes this model — and their years of making affordable, high-quality children's products really shows.
This is an easy-to-fold, solid stroller with lots of features. It has a cushioned seat with a five-point safety harness and child tray for holding snacks and toys. Plus, it can be used with a car seat adaptor, and the fabric can be wiped clean easily.
Unfortunately, it has a weight limit of 50 pounds, and some parents might not love the handle.
Parents searching for a solid travel system designed for running need look no further.
This all-terrain jogging stroller has Graco's one-click car seat installation, as well as their one-second, one-hand, fast-action fold. The stroller's weight limit is 50 pounds, but bonus — the seat is machine-washable. The run is smooth thanks to the tires, but it should be noted this option is spot-clean only.
Bumbleride is known for its bells and whistles, and this stroller is compatible with all of them. You can get a bassinet, comfy insert, cup holder, and rain cover, all at an additional fee. But the base model is pretty spectacular all on its own.
It has a PVC-free, water-resistant canopy, multiposition seating, five-point harness, ergonomic handlebar, lightweight steel design, and huge undercarriage basket that zips closed. The seat accommodates up to 65 pounds, and it's longer than other models, making it great for taller babies.
When you get behind it, it practically floats over rough surfaces. The tires are made to glide ... and they do. Plus, the handlebar has an uber-comfy grip.
You can fit 100 pounds total in this side-by-side double jogging stroller. While it’s not car seat-compatible, the sturdy durability makes up for what's lost in the first few months. Each seat can be individually adjusted, and both can fully recline with the adjustable canopy overhead, which provides the perfect amount of shade.
It has air-filled tires, a linked brake system, and a lockable front wheel for easy maneuverability. The Joovy is the lightest double jogger on the market, and has no problem on even the roughest terrain.
Have twins and need a jogging stroller that goes from infant to 50 pounds? This is the one for you. This car seat-compatible model has all the grace and lightness of the original BOB, but features two seats that can both be fitted with car seat adaptors for an easy ride.
It has an “infinite position” seating system and a nine-position handlebar, so it’s the most adaptable double jogger out there. The wheels are BOB’s signature style, and they're ready for all surfaces and distance training.
For parents who want the ease of an everyday stroller but the functionality of a jogger, the Chicco TRE is it. It folds just like a traditional stroller, works just like a traditional stroller, and is just as comfortable to push. But the upgraded wheels and light frame make all the difference when you're running behind it, pushing a child who's up to 50 pounds.
The adjustable handlebar is easy to grip, with a smaller circumference that's great for petite parents. And this stroller is super easy to clean, thanks to the material: Just wipe it with whatever wipe or washcloth you have on-hand.
It should be noted that the car seat adaptor you can purchase only works with Chicco car seats. (Thankfully, they're extremely popular, wonderful seats.)
Cat BowenParenting EditorCat Bowen is the parenting editor at BestProducts.com where she researches all of the best products for families from pre-conception through their teen years, focusing on matching scientific evidence with real-life needs.
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