Run Media City 10k
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Event details
The Run Media City Christmas event takes place on Saturday 19th December 2026 at MediaCity UK, Salford (postcode M50 2NT). Race entries available include the following distances and prices:
- 5K - £30
- 10K - £35
- RunThrough Foundation Place (no fundraising required) - £80
An optional event T-shirt with the event logo is available at checkout for £15.
Course and logistics
The race starts and finishes in the centre of Media City and 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 5K is two laps of the loop and the 10K is four laps. The course follows paths and pavements inside the Media City centre and is not a closed road race. Each kilometre is marked and event staff or helpers will be present along the route. Route maps and separate junior race details are listed as part of the event information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.