Run Media City 5k and 10k - September

Name: Run Media City 5k and 10k - September
Start: 2023-09-27T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-09-27T23:00:00.000Z
Location: MediaCityUK, The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
Rating: 4.8

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Booked 1 time in the last week

About

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.

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5k, 10k and Group of 6View details
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7:00pm Thu 28th Sep 2023View logistics
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Salford, United KingdomView location
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4.8(35 Reviews)
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Where and when

Location

MediaCityUK, The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK

Start times

7:00pm Thu 28th Sep 2023

5k:

7:00pm |

10k:

7:00pm |

Group of 6:

7:00pm

Races summary

Here's what races are available for Run Media City 5k and 10k - September

5km

£24

10k

10km

£24

Group of 6

0km

£18.30

Route information

Terrain: Pavement

Elevation: Flat

Run in the heart of Media City and loop over the canal with sights of the Imperial War Museum, ITV and BBC television studios. This 2.5km route is fast and flat, making it perfect for a PB. Those running the 5k will run 2 laps of the course, and those running the 10k will run 4 laps.

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What's included

Finisher's medal
Free official race photos
Chip-timed results
Water
Fully-marked and marshalled course

How to get there

MediaCityUK, The Greenhouse, 101-110 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK

Get full directions

By Train

The best and easiest way to get to Media City is to take the Metrolink, with ‘Media City’ Metrolink station located not even 100 meters from the event village. Media City can be accessed from the city center and changing at Cornbrook station, just outside the city center. The closest train station to MediaCityUK is Salford Crescent train station, which is approximately a 10-minute journey by taxi.

By Bus

There are services from Manchester city center, 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 signposted Salford Quays/Trafford Park. From the roundabout follow signs for Salford Quays turning right onto Broadway at the first set of Traffic lights.

Event day logistics

19:00 5k and 10k Start

20:30 Event ends

*Please arrive at least 45 minutes before race time to ensure plenty of time for registration.

Race Pack

Race Packs must be collected on the day of the event, before the start of your race, from registration. Please be aware that you will not receive anything in the post.

Age Requirements

5k: Entrants must be 11 years of age or older to participate 10k: Entrants must be 15 years of age or older to participate

Refreshments

There will be a water station available on every lap of the course and at the finish where there will be water and post-race goodies.

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Spectator Info

All spectators are welcomed at the Run Media City, the fast and flat course provides an awesome venue to cheer on the runners.

FAQs

Is the Run Media City 5k & 10k - September race a closed road course?

No, this is not a closed road race therefore participants are asked to be aware of their surroundings, pedestrians, and cyclists whilst running.

Is there parking at the Run Media City 5k and 10k - September?

There is a 1800 capacity multi story car park located at the Lowry Outlet Store (M50 3AH).

How do I find my results for the Run Media City 5k and 10k - September?

Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.

Will there be marshals at the Run Media City 5k & 10k – September?

There will be plenty of helpers and marshals to help keep you on the right track.

Reviews

4.8

35 reviews

claire

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Loved it! Beat my record time and the support going around the course had so much to do with this! They really kept me going! Great atmosphere and excellently organised and led! Thank you!

patrick

5.0

Did the race in 2022

I always love the Media City runs. This is the third one I’ve done this year and got a PB too as I really pushed myself with it being the last one of the season! Loved it!

suzanne

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Superb all round event. Fabulous marshalling and information at the start. Atmosphere great, enhanced by early evening darkness.

brian

4.7

Did the race in 2022

A great race, me and my wife really enjoyed it, plenty of marshal and a fast route, what more do you need .

sarah

4.7

Did the race in 2022

My first ever 10k race and I loved every minute of it even through the pain. The Marshalls on the course were amazing and continued to help me push through, loved it all

suzanne

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Great atmosphere. The pre race information was exact, the event MC was good and the warm up OK, bar the technical issues. All marshal's were supportive and encouraging.

carol

5.0

Did the race in 2022

It was fun, marshals were absolutely fabulous. Shame about issues with Wi-Fi and not being able to update run times

lynne

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Very well organised and staff very helpful

michael

5.0

Did the race in 2022

Very well organised Marshalls were brilliant encouraging us all 10 out 10 will be back next year thankyou

tony

5.0

Did the race in 2022

I had an amazing time.i couldn’t get out of bed this morning and was really struggling with my mental health, my mum and dad made me go, it made me feel a lot better, with a sense of an achievement finishing. Thank you

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