Run Media City
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Run Media City 5k & 10k
Run Media City takes place on Thursday 29 April 2027 at MediaCity UK in Salford. The event offers two distances and starts and finishes in the Media City Piazza.
- 5K: two laps of the 2.5 km circuit, minimum age 11
- 10K: four laps of the 2.5 km circuit, minimum age 15
The course follows a 2.5 km loop through Media City, crossing the Millennium Bridge, passing the Imperial War Museum and running alongside the ITV and BBC studios. The route uses paved and tarmac paths and is described as flat with city waterfront views.
Entries include a unique themed medal, chip-timed results, free race photos, post race goodies and a bag drop. GPX files are provided for GPS watches and route apps. There is a race village with food and drink options, portable toilets and a secure baggage marquee. Water is available at every 2.5 km and at the finish.
A team of marshals will guide participants around the course. The event enforces a two hour cut-off. Buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome; running with a dog on the course is not permitted, though dogs may be in the event village on a lead. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
