The Best Running Stroller

The Best Running Strollers

Single

The top quality BOB Ironman Running Stroller is, according to runners of all stripes, one of the best running strollers on the market. The main reason for this enthusiasm is that the BOB Ironman tracks like a dream and handles curbs and bumps easy as pie. A dad from Texas says it best, “[The BOB Ironman] rolls so well, [is] easy to maneuver, and handles gravel / curbs/ branches/ pavement without difficulty.” Caveat – It’s a little spendy, doesn’t have many of the creature comforts available on some less expensive strollers, and basically serves a single function – running.

For a little less money, you can enjoy running with the Schwinn Joyrider Running Stroller, which folds compactly and features 20″ wheels for gliding over rough roads. A jogger from New York exclaims, “It handles all the potholes and constant back and forth movement so well, my baby usually falls asleep.” Another 20″ running stroller, the Baby Jogger Performance 20″ Single Stroller goes back up the price scale, but offers one of the best sun canopies on the market and plenty of storage for running essentials. Based on customer feedback, parents have only good things to say about the Schwinn Joyrider and Baby Jogger Performance.

Double

Parents love the BOB Ironman Duallie Running Stroller almost more than they love their single stroller. Why? With two kids, pushing a stroller becomes twice as hard, and the easy maneuverability of the Ironman Duallie across any terrain (including cobblestones) makes running that much easier. One parent remarks, “We crossed rivers and fields, and it was like walking on a road.” Like the single BOB Ironman, the BOB Ironman Duallie forgoes many handy extras and lacks cup holders.

For a high mileage runner, the Baby Jogger Performance 20″ Double Jogging Stroller weighs little, holds the road, and according to users, reduces fatigue, making it one of the best strollers on the market for the fitness minded. A runner in Topeka, KS explains, “The 20″ wheels make a huge difference in running performance and fatigue reduction.” The Schwinn Free Runner is the best running stroller for the mom or dad just taking up running and not wanting to go whole hog (and wallet) with a Baby Jogger or BOB. Kids sit comfortably, and runners find that the stroller tracks just fine, though not as wonderfully as a more expensive model.