Run Manchester Media City Relay Festival
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RunThrough Relays Media City Powered by Bank Of America
RunThrough Relays Media City Powered by Bank Of America takes place on 24 September 2026 and is based at the Media City Piazza in MediaCity UK, Salford. The event uses a relay format with teams running repeated laps.
Each lap is a 2.5 km loop through Media City UK, crossing the Millennium Bridge, passing the Imperial War Museum, and running around the ITV and BBC television studios. The course starts and finishes at the Media City Piazza and includes marked kilometres and marshals on the route.
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
Entries include a unique themed medal, free official race photos, chip-timed results, and post race goodies. The event village provides food and drink options and partner giveaways at the finish area. Marshals guide and cheer on the course and distance flags mark each kilometre.
There is an optional event t-shirt available as part of entry purchases through RT Kit at a reduced price. The organiser notes an ongoing focus on sustainability as part of event planning and operations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.