Run Media City 10k
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Event details
The Run Media City Christmas event takes place on Saturday 20 December 2025 at MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ. The event supports Moya Cole Hospice (formerly St Ann's). Races on the day include multiple distances and a junior race.
- 5K - entry £30
- 10K - entry £35
- Junior Race - entry £12
- Moya Cole charity place - entry £80
Course and format
The race starts and finishes in the centre of MediaCity. The route uses a roughly 2.5 km loop that runs over the canal and passes the Imperial War Museum, and the ITV and BBC television studios. The course follows paths and pavements inside the MediaCity centre and is not on closed roads. The event uses laps: the 5K is two laps and the 10K is four laps. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and there are marshals and helpers along the course.
Race services and inclusions
Entries include a unique themed medal, chip-timed results, post-race goodies, and free race photos. There is an event village with food and drink options and partner giveaways at the finish. A race t-shirt can be added to entries for an extra cost; a discounted price is offered when purchased as part of entry. Route maps and further event information are provided by the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.