Shark Tank KidRunner Update 2026

While training for a marathon and pushing his daughter in a stroller, Will Warne found it hard to run. The stroller was heavy, hard to turn, and didn’t do well on bumpy paths. So he built KidRunner, a light, pull-behind seat that straps to the waist and makes running with a child easier. Will the sharks run with it? Let’s find out in our KidRunner update and pitch recap.

If you’re short on time, here’s a quick overview of what happened to KidRunner after Shark Tank.

Will entered Shark Tank Season 7, seeking $500,000 for 20% equity in his pull-along jogging stroller. After his pitch, he left with no deal.

In terms of a KidRunner update, the company defied the sharks’ doubts by successfully launching in 2021 and selling out its first production run. The company went on to scale its business, and has grown to around $4 million in annual revenue.

Shark	Result
Kevin O’Leary	No offer
Barbara Corcoran	No offer
Lori Greiner	No offer
Robert Herjavec	No offer
Mark Cuban	No offer

Shark Tank KidRunner Pitch

Entrepreneur: Will Warne
Business: Pull-along jogging stroller
Ask: $500,000 for 20% equity
Result: No deal
Shark: None

Will entered Shark Tank accompanied by professional runner Max King, a world champion, who was pulling Will’s daughter Sophie in the KidRunner.

He asked for an investment and introduced KidRunner as a hands-free, high-performance jogging stroller built for all terrains.

Right away, Will explained what made the KidRunner different. It attaches at the waist, allowing parents to run freely while pulling their child behind them.

According to Will, U.S. parents spend $1 billion annually on strollers and joggers. KidRunner, he said, was built to challenge that market.

Robert Herjavec looked surprised by the figure, but Will pointed out that serious runners had already used KidRunner in marathons.

He emphasized that the product served parents who want to stay active after having kids.

To get a feel for the product, Robert ran around with the KidRunner. Will assured the sharks that it exceeded ASTM safety standards.

The waist harness, he added, made it easy for parents to twist and check on their child without stopping.

At that point, Will mentioned that the version they saw was still a prototype. He planned to sell each unit for $750.

Most of the sharks found the price steep, except Kevin O’Leary, who noted that he had seen strollers priced as high as $2,500.

Will revealed that he had already invested about $73,000 into the business. When Barbara Corcoran asked about pre-orders, Will shared that more than 1,200 people had shown interest in the product.

Lori Greiner wanted to know if he had raised any other funds. Will said he launched a Kickstarter campaign with a $100,000 goal, but it only brought in $7,000.

He also admitted the prototype still needed about 10% more work to be market-ready.

Barbara appreciated Will’s passion but called him a “careful plodder.” She didn’t believe he could get the product to market fast enough and decided to pass.

Mark Cuban agreed. He also dropped out.

Robert followed soon after. He felt Will was too focused on perfecting the product rather than pushing forward and taking orders.

Lori said she wasn’t a runner and didn’t find the product engaging. She also had safety concerns and decided not to invest.

Kevin closed it out by saying the product might struggle to find a big enough customer base. He was out too.

In the end, Will left without a deal.

Did KidRunner manage to take off despite the sharks’ doubts? Keep reading our KidRunner update to find out where the business stands today.

Shark Tank KidRunner Update

Our KidRunner update found that despite the sharks’ cynicism, the product did finally launch in 2021. The first production run quickly sold out

Since then, KidRunner has gained traction, and by late 2022, the company has grown to around $4 million in annual revenue.

Additionally, our KidRunner update found that the company expanded its offerings to include accessories for biking and skiing, allowing active parents to use the product across different outdoor activities.

If you’d like to buy one, strollers are available on the KidRunner website.

If we get another KidRunner update, we will be sure to let you know.

Would you like to know more about the other companies that appeared on Season 7 Episode 25? Read the rest of our company updates for the episode here.

Before you go, be sure to check out our Shark Tank Season 7 page for more updates!

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Andrew is a lifelong fan of Shark Tank and an entrepreneur at heart. He started Shark Tank Recap because he wanted a single place to track what happens to the companies, founders, and deals after they air on TV. With a sharp eye for business insights and a passion for all things Shark Tank, Andrew makes sure every recap is accurate, engaging, and fun.