RunThrough Run Media City 5k and 10k June 2026

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RunThrough Run Media City 5k and 10k June 2026
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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 RunThrough Foundation
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Calendar
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
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Salford, United Kingdom
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Where and when

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Start times
Thursday, Jun 25, 2026
5k: 7:00 PM10k: 7:00 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for RunThrough Run Media City 5k and 10k June 2026
5k
Distance
5km
£28
10k
Distance
10km
£28
RunThrough Foundation
Distance
£80

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

MediaCity UK, 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.

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