An all-terrain three-wheel stroller weighing about 26 lb, with 16-inch air-filled tyres, a twist handbrake, adjustable tracking and a locking swivel front wheel. Runner's World names it the best jogging stroller overall, and Believe in the Run found it exceptionally smooth on pavement. BabyGearLab scored it highest of all for run-ability but declines to recommend it for running because Thule's EU-driven safety sheet says it is not suitable for running; Thule told BabyGearLab the warning does not apply in the US or Canada. It suits runners who want a handbrake and a fast, smooth push; those short on boot space or wanting a compact everyday stroller should look elsewhere.
Full review
The best runner in two tests, with a hand brake
BabyGearLab ranked the Urban Glide 3 first for run-ability: it tracked straight with little pull, rolled 44 feet in the rolling-resistance test, and its handlebar adjusts from 38.5 to 45.3 inches across four positions. It also shared the top maneuverability score with the Guava Roam. Runner's World calls the steering effortless and found the twist-style hand brake gives a gentler, more controlled stop than a lever. Believe in the Run's reviewer found it smooth enough to feel like gliding on paved streets and comfortable to push one-handed, though the locked front wheel needed a few tweaks when it drifted left.
A running-suitability warning in the safety sheet
The main caveat is not performance. BabyGearLab found that the Thule safety sheet supplied with the stroller states it is not suitable for running, and Thule's own site describes it as an all-terrain rather than a jogging stroller. Thule told BabyGearLab the warning reflects an EU mandate and that in the US and Canada the stroller meets ASTM F833 and is suitable for jogging with the front wheel locked. BabyGearLab nevertheless takes the written warning at its word and does not recommend it for running, leaving the decision to readers. Runner's World and Believe in the Run both ran with it regularly and recommend it as a running stroller.
Easy fold, long footprint
The fold is quick: BabyGearLab and Believe in the Run both describe a one-handed twist of a handle under the leg rest, and BabyGearLab notes it can then be pulled like rolling luggage. Believe in the Run needed only four parts to assemble it, while BabyGearLab found the largely wordless manual harder to follow. Size is the weak spot: Believe in the Run measured 48.4 inches from front wheel to handlebar and found it took a large chunk of an SUV boot, and BabyGearLab's 14,960 cubic inch folded volume is average. Runner's World notes the 15 lb basket and a canopy larger than earlier versions, but calls the stroller kind of heavy and bulky for every day.
Strengths
- +Top-scoring runner in BabyGearLab's run-ability tests, rolling 44 ft unassisted
- +Twist-style deceleration handbrake that gives a gentler, more controlled stop
- +16-inch air-filled tyres and suspension make for a very smooth ride on pavement
- +One-handed twist fold, and it can be pulled like rolling luggage
- +Covered 15 lb storage basket with a zippered pocket
Watch-outs
- −Thule's safety sheet says "not suitable for running", so BabyGearLab will not recommend it for running
- −Long (48.4 in) and bulky, taking a big share of a small car boot
- −Manual is mostly drawings, which made assembly harder for BabyGearLab
How it compares
At about 26 lb it is lighter than the BOB Gear Alterrain Pro (31.4 lb in BabyGearLab's weighing) and folds to 14,960 cubic inches against the Alterrain Pro's 17,357. Like both BOB Gear models on the page it has a hand brake and a locking swivel front wheel, but its price of around $800 is several times that of the Baby Trend Journey and the Jeep Classic.
Rating sources
Our 4.3 score is the average of these published ratings. Ratings marked * were derived from the reviewer’s written analysis or video transcript — the publisher didn’t print an explicit numeric score, so we inferred one from their own words. Click through to verify. More about methodology.
