Run Media City 5k & 10k - May
Event summary
Catch views of Media City's most famous sights in this looped 5k or 10k. Great for runners of all levels, feel the buzz as you race around the fast and flat 2.5k loop, starting and ending in the centre of Media City. Come for the speedy track or to maybe catch a glimpse of TV's stars.
Your organiser
RunThrough are a running community-based in London, inspired & led by a small passionate group of running geeks. We organize events all over the UK’s capital and the North West of England.
How to enter
Tickets available until Tue May 25 2021
What's included:
- Free official race photos
- Chip timed results
- Unique themed medal
- Water
- Fruit & Flapjack
5k
Run 5km
10K
Run 10km
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Frequently asked questions
Is the course closed-road?
No, there will be pedestrians, please be aware of pedestrians, cyclists and dogs. It is recommend you do not use earphones as you need to pay close attention to everything around you.… read moreIs there parking?
There is a 1800 capacity multi story car park located at the Lowry Outlet Store (M50 3AH).… read moreWill there be refreshments?
There will be water provided along the route and fruit and flapjacks at the finish. … read moreYou may also like
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Route description
Route description
Feel like a star as you race 5k or 10k around the heart of Media City, past the ITV and BBC television studios, chasing fame and fortune - or maybe just a personal best.
The fast and flat course is a 2.5k loop that runs over the canal and past the studios as well as the imperial war museum, a museum dedicated to exploring the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. It is a perfect course to strive for that personal best time, or just to enjoy the sites and the cheering crowd.
The 5k course will be 2 laps, and the 10k course will be 4 laps.
Schedule:
19:00: 5k and 10k start
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time for registration.
All spectators are welcomed at the Run Media City, the fast and flat course provides an awesome venue to cheer on the runners.
RunThrough are always looking for an extra pair of hands and would love for you to come along and help them.
Head over to https://www.runthrough.co.uk/volunteer-form/ to sign up
MediaCityUK, The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
Get directionsAddress: The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
By Rail:
The best and easiest way to get to Media City is to take the Metrolink, with ‘Media City’ Metrolink station located not even 100 metres from the event village. Media City can be accessed from the city centre, and changing at Cornbrook station, just outside the city centre.
The closest train station to MediaCityUK is Salford Crescent train station, which is approximately a 10 minute journey by taxi.
By Bus:
There are several services that stop in and around MediaCityUK, including buses from Manchester city centre, Intu Trafford Centre, Hulme, Swinton and East Didsbury.
Frequent bus services from outside Salford Crescent station link it with MediaCityUK.
By Car:
MediaCityUK can be found from the M60 ring road on to the M602 exiting at junction 3 sign posted Salford Quays/Trafford Park. From the roundabout follow signs for Salford Quays turning right onto Broadway at the first set of Traffic lights.
5k
10K
Route description
Route description
Feel like a star as you race 5k or 10k around the heart of Media City, past the ITV and BBC television studios, chasing fame and fortune - or maybe just a personal best.
The fast and flat course is a 2.5k loop that runs over the canal and past the studios as well as the imperial war museum, a museum dedicated to exploring the impact of modern conflicts on people and society. It is a perfect course to strive for that personal best time, or just to enjoy the sites and the cheering crowd.
The 5k course will be 2 laps, and the 10k course will be 4 laps.
Schedule:
19:00: 5k and 10k start
Please arrive at least 45 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time for registration.
All spectators are welcomed at the Run Media City, the fast and flat course provides an awesome venue to cheer on the runners.
RunThrough are always looking for an extra pair of hands and would love for you to come along and help them.
Head over to https://www.runthrough.co.uk/volunteer-form/ to sign up
MediaCityUK, The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
Get directionsAddress: The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
By Rail:
The best and easiest way to get to Media City is to take the Metrolink, with ‘Media City’ Metrolink station located not even 100 metres from the event village. Media City can be accessed from the city centre, and changing at Cornbrook station, just outside the city centre.
The closest train station to MediaCityUK is Salford Crescent train station, which is approximately a 10 minute journey by taxi.
By Bus:
There are several services that stop in and around MediaCityUK, including buses from Manchester city centre, Intu Trafford Centre, Hulme, Swinton and East Didsbury.
Frequent bus services from outside Salford Crescent station link it with MediaCityUK.
By Car:
MediaCityUK can be found from the M60 ring road on to the M602 exiting at junction 3 sign posted Salford Quays/Trafford Park. From the roundabout follow signs for Salford Quays turning right onto Broadway at the first set of Traffic lights.