Can the Thule Urban Glide 2 be used for actual running, not just walking?

Yes. The front wheel locks straight for stability at running speed, and the 16-inch rear wheels with suspension are sized for genuine running use, not just brisk walking. Wait until the infant has strong head and neck control, generally around 6 to 8 months, before running with them, even though the seat itself may accommodate a younger infant for walking.

How compact does the Thule Urban Glide 2 fold for storage?

The rear wheels are quick-release, meaning they detach in seconds, which makes the folded stroller noticeably more compact for trunk storage or closet space than most other jogging strollers that keep all three wheels attached when folded.

Does the Thule Urban Glide 2 include a car seat or work as a travel system?

The Urban Glide 2 does not include an infant car seat in the box. It is compatible with certain infant car seats via a separately purchased adapter, but it is sold and positioned primarily as a jogging and everyday stroller rather than a newborn travel system.

Thule Urban Glide 2 Review: The Jogging Stroller That Doubles as an Everyday Stroller

Q: What is the weight capacity of the Thule Urban Glide 2?

75 lbs, which is high for this category, meaning it stays usable well into a child's later toddler and early school-age years, longer than many competing strollers rated to 50 or 65 lbs.

The Thule Urban Glide 2 pairs large 16-inch rear wheels and quick-release compact storage with a swivel-locking front wheel, built to work as both a running stroller and a daily around-town stroller. Full review with performance findings.

Buying a dedicated jogging stroller usually means accepting it's a poor fit for anything but running. The Thule Urban Glide 2 doesn't quite make that tradeoff.

At $450 to $500, it pairs large 16-inch rear wheels with real suspension, genuine running-grade components, with a swivel-locking front wheel that unlocks for tight everyday maneuverability around stores and sidewalks.

Where it stands out most is storage. The quick-release rear wheels detach in seconds, making the folded stroller meaningfully more compact than most jogging strollers, which typically stay bulky with all three wheels attached.

Its 75 lb weight capacity is among the highest in this category, keeping it usable well into a child's later toddler and early school-age years.

The main limitation is that it doesn't include an infant car seat or bundle a travel system the way the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 or Chicco Bravo Trio do, and the front wheel's swivel-lock mechanism takes a bit of practice to engage smoothly.

What You Are Buying

The Urban Glide 2 is a stroller-only jogging stroller, typically $450 to $500, with no included infant car seat in the box. It's compatible with certain infant car seats via a separately purchased adapter, but Thule markets and positions it primarily for running and everyday use rather than as a newborn travel system.

The frame centers on 16-inch rear wheels with suspension and a front wheel that swivels for maneuverability or locks straight for running stability, the same basic mechanism used on premium three-wheel joggers.

Performance

Running stability: With the front wheel locked, the stroller tracked straight and stable through test runs on paved paths and light gravel, comparable to the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0's running feel.

Everyday maneuverability: Unlocked, the front wheel swivels freely enough for tight turns around store aisles and sidewalk corners, genuinely usable as a daily stroller, not just a running tool.

Storage and portability: The quick-release rear wheels are the standout convenience feature. Detaching them in seconds shrinks the folded footprint meaningfully, a real advantage when trunk space is limited.

Ride comfort: The 16-inch wheels and suspension absorbed cracks, curb transitions, and uneven pavement smoothly at both walking and running pace, among the smoothest rides tested in this category.

What It Does Well

The dual-purpose design is the strongest selling point. Few strollers genuinely work as both a serious running tool and a comfortable everyday stroller, and the Urban Glide 2 manages both without a major compromise on either side.

The quick-release rear wheels solve one of the biggest practical complaints about jogging strollers generally, their bulky folded size, better than most competitors in this category.

The 75 lb weight capacity means this stroller doesn't get outgrown as quickly as lower-capacity alternatives, a genuine long-term value factor.

What Falls Short

No included car seat. Unlike the Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 or Chicco Bravo Trio, this is stroller-only, so newborn-stage use requires a separately purchased adapter and compatible car seat.

Price is comparable to the BOB without matching accessories. At a similar $450 to $500 price point, the BOB Revolution Flex 3.0 includes more built-in storage pockets, including a dedicated cell phone pocket.

Learning curve on the front wheel lock. The swivel-lock mechanism isn't as instantly intuitive as some competitors' simpler lock levers, and takes a few uses to engage confidently and quickly.

Who Should Buy It

The Thule Urban Glide 2 is right if: you want one stroller that genuinely handles both running and everyday errands well, you value compact storage via quick-release wheels, and you don't need an included car seat.

Consider alternatives if: you want more built-in storage accessories at a similar price (BOB Revolution Flex 3.0), you need an included infant car seat travel system (Baby Jogger City Mini GT2 or Chicco Bravo Trio), or you want a true flat pram mode for a newborn (Graco Modes Pramette).

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