Run Media City 5k & 10k Powered By Bank Of America April 2027

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£30(+ 5% booking fee)

Run Media City 5k & 10k April 2027

Date

Thursday, 29 April 2027

Start Times

19:005k
19:0010k

Race Entry Summary

5K
£30(+ 5% booking fee)
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10K
£30(+ 5% booking fee)
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RunThrough Foundation Place
(No fundraising required)
£80(+ 5% booking fee)
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About This Event

Included in the entry

Unique themed medal

Free race photos

Chip-timed results

Post race goodies

Bag drop

Join us for Run Media City on Thursday 29th April 2027!

Race Day Schedule

19:005k
19:0010k

Come and join us for the return of Run Media City on Thursday 29th April 2027 and take on a fast, fun and scenic race around one of Manchester’s most iconic waterfront locations.

Starting and finishing in the Media City Piazza, the route follows a 2.5K loop through Media City UK, taking runners over the Millennium Bridge, past the Imperial War Museum, and alongside the famous ITV and BBC television studios.

With a flat route, brilliant city views and a lively race-day atmosphere, Run Media City is perfect for runners chasing a quick time, stepping into their first event or enjoying a midweek run with friends and clubmates.

Secure your place today and join us on the start line this April.

Race Distance & Start Times

7:00 pm

Each kilometre is accurately marked with distance flags and our friendly marshals will guide and cheer you all the way to the finish. We cannot wait to welcome you to the Run Media City 5k & 10k.

With RunThrough you can expect a friendly team of marshals to help guide you round the course and cheer you on to the finish, a lively and well-serviced event village with plenty of food and drink options including free goodies from our partners at the finish line after your hard effort.

We have been extensively researching what runners consider important, and sustainability is fast becoming the top issue. Click here to see what RunThrough is doing for sustainability.

You can now grab your Run Media City 5k & 10k event t-shirt for more than 30% off when you buy it as part of your entry on checkout! With the event logo printed on the chest, it’s the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race and wear your achievement with pride!

We can do this with our partner RT Kit as part of a strategic decision to raise awareness about the quality of the product whilst reducing the overall cost of events for those who would prefer not to have a t-shirt included.

Come and enjoy the day with us. Once you enter you will receive a confirmation email. More information will be sent closer to the event.

We can’t wait to see you on the start line!

Event Location: MediaCity UK, Salford, Arrive M50 2NT, UK

The Route

5K GPX 10K GPX

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Event Information

The course will run around the tarmac and paved paths of Media City.

Cut-off:

Please note there is a 2 hour cut off on this race due to it being an evening event

Minimum ages:

15 - 10k

11 - 5k

Address

Media City Piazza, Salford, M50 2EQ

Getting There

By car:

MediaCityUK can be found from the M60 ring road onto the M602 exiting at junction 3 signposted Salford Quays/Trafford Park. From the roundabout follow signs for Salford Quays turning right onto Broadway at the first set of Traffic lights.

By train:

The best and easiest way to get to Media City is to take the Metrolink, with the 'Media City' Metrolink station located directly next to the event village, or the 'Imperial War Museum' station just a short walk away. Media City can be accessed from the city centre, changing at Cornbrook station if necessary. The closest train station to Media City is Salford Crescent train station, which is approximately a 10 minute journey by taxi.

By bus:

There are several services that stop in and around MediaCityUK, including buses from Manchester city centre, Intu Trafford Centre, Hulme, Swinton and East Didsbury. Frequent bus services from outside Salford Crescent station link it with MediaCityUK.

Parking

There is no specific event parking for the event. The Media City and Lowry Outlet multi-storey car parks are located nearby, we advise arriving before 6pm if you plan to use these car parks as there will likely be queues on arrival.

Event Village Opens

07:30

Baggage

We will have a secure marquee where you can leave your baggage. We recommend you bring as little baggage as possible. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number, you simply tear it off and attach to your bag. To collect, show your number to our staff and they will help you find your baggage.

Toilets

There will be portable toilets available within the event village. Due to the lapped nature of the course, you will also be able to access these toilets during the race.

Water & Refreshments

There will be water stations at every 2.5km There will also be water available at the finish along with your post race goodies and medal.

Water station passed on each lap.

Race Pack Collection

Collect your race pack from the Event Village on the day — it opens at 07:30. Please bring your booking confirmation and photo ID.

Spectators are more than welcome, we advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start & finish. If you choose to go out onto the course, please be aware of the road closures in place.

Accessibility

We welcome buggy runners and wheelchair athletes and simply ask that you remain mindful of the runners around you and make yourself known should you need to overtake. It is not permitted to run with a dog at this event however spectators are welcome to have their dog within the event village we simply ask they be kept on a lead at all times.