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Run Media City 5k & 10k August 2027

Name: Run Media City 5k & 10k August 2027
Start: 2027-08-26T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2027-08-26T00:00:00+00:00
Location: See event details

Date

Thursday, 26 August 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
£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 the Run Media City 5k & 10k Powered By Bank Of America on Thursday 26th August 2027

Round off the summer season with an exciting evening race at the Run Media City 5k & 10k Powered By Bank Of America on Thursday 26th August 2027. Starting and finishing in the Media City Piazza, the route takes runners around a 2.5km loop through the heart of Media City UK.

Expect a memorable course that crosses the Millennium Bridge, passes the Imperial War Museum, and runs alongside the ITV and BBC television studios. With an iconic waterfront setting and a lively race night atmosphere, this is a brilliant way to take on Media City.

You can also join us on RunThrough Relays Media City Powered by Bank Of America.

Race Day Schedule

6:30 pm5k
7:00 pm10k

With RunThrough, you can expect a lively event village and clear guidance from our on-course team. After your run, enjoy food, drink and free finish-line goodies from our partners.

You can add an official event t-shirt to your entry at checkout for more than 30% off. Produced in partnership with RT Kit, it features the event logo on the chest and is the perfect keepsake to celebrate your race. Offering the t-shirt as an optional extra helps us keep entry costs lower for runners who prefer not to include merchandise.

Once you enter, you’ll receive a confirmation email straight away, and full event information will be sent to you closer to race day.

We look forward to seeing you on the start line.

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

The Route

5k route

Distance: 5k
Elev Gain: 2 m

GPX

10k route

Our Partners

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.