RunThrough Media City 5k & 10k – June

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The Greenhouse, Salford
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RunThrough Media City 5k & 10k – June
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Catch views of Media City's most famous sights in this 5k and 10k event. 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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10k, 5k, Group of 6 Entry, and 2 more
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Thu, Jun 27, 2024
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Salford, United Kingdom
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Where and when

Location
The Greenhouse, 74 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
Start times
Thursday, Jun 27, 2024
10k: 7:00 PM5k: 7:00 PMGroup of 6 Entry: 7:00 PM10k + £12 Event T-Shirt: 7:00 PM5k + £12 Event T-Shirt: 7:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for RunThrough Media City 5k & 10k – June
10k
Distance
10km
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4 Loops
£25
5k
Distance
5km
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2 Loops
£25
Group of 6 Entry
Distance
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2 Loops
£20
10k + £12 Event T-Shirt
Distance
10km
£37

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
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How to get there

The Greenhouse, 74 Broadway, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
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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.

FAQs

Is the Run Media City 5k & 10k – June race a closed road event?
No, this is not a closed road race therefore participants are asked to be aware of their surroundings, pedestrians, and cyclists whilst running.
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Will there be marshals at the Run Media City 5k & 10k – June?
There will be plenty of helpers and marshals to help keep you on the right track.
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Is there parking at the Run Media City 5k & 10k – June?
There is a 1800 capacity multi story car park located at the Lowry Outlet Store (M50 3AH).
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How can I find my results from the Run Media City 5k & 10k – June?
Results will be available on www.runthrough.co.uk after the race.
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