Run Media City
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Run Media City 5k & 10k - 26 August 2027
The event is a pair of road races held in MediaCity UK, Salford, with the start and finish at Media City Piazza. The course is based on a 2.5 km loop through the heart of Media City UK and runs on tarmac and paved paths. The route crosses the Millennium Bridge, passes the Imperial War Museum, and runs alongside the ITV and BBC television studios, with waterfront sections near the event village.
Distances:
- 5k
- 10k
Entries include a themed medal, free race photos, chip timed results, post race goodies and a bag drop. There is a two hour cut off for the event. Each kilometre is marked with distance flags and marshals are present along the course. Water is provided at multiple points on the course and at the finish; water stations are passed on each lap.
Practical information is provided for race day: a staffed event village with food and drink options, portable toilets accessible during the race, a secure baggage marquee, and on-site race pack collection. Accessibility provisions note that buggy runners and wheelchair athletes are welcome; running with a dog is not permitted. There is no specific event parking; local multi-storey car parks serve the area and queues may occur. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
