The first ever Women’s Run Series at MediaCity: 5K and 10K around the Piazza, the Millennium Bridge and the TV studios.
Be part of the first ever Women’s Run Series event at MediaCity, with 5K and 10K distances designed to welcome runners of all abilities.
Starting and finishing in the MediaCity Piazza, the route follows a 2.5K loop through the heart of MediaCity UK. Along the way, you’ll cross the Millennium Bridge, pass the Imperial War Museum North, and run alongside the ITV and BBC television studios.
The beginner-friendly course makes this a great choice for your first ever race, your next 10K challenge, or another memorable event to add to your running calendar.
The Women’s Run Series creates a safe and inclusive space for women to enjoy running together, supported by a female events team and a welcoming race-day atmosphere.
Secure your place today and be part of the Women’s Run Series MediaCity.
A unique themed medal for the first Women’s Run Series MediaCity.
Official photographer on course, photos free after the race.
Live, chip-timed results straight after you finish.
A bottle of water and snacks from our partners at the finish.
Add the official event t-shirt at checkout for more than 30% off, printed with the event logo on the chest by our partner RunThrough Kit. Sustainability matters to our runners, so see what RunThrough is doing here.
A flat 2.5K tarmac loop starting and finishing in the MediaCity Piazza. Each lap crosses the Millennium Bridge, passes the Imperial War Museum North and runs alongside the ITV and BBC studios. Two laps for the 5K, four for the 10K. The course is wheelchair and buggy accessible, and every kilometre is marked with distance flags and cheered on by marshals.
MediaCity Piazza, Salford M50 2EQ
Public transport is the easiest way in. MediaCityUK and Harbour City Metrolink stops are a short walk from the Piazza.
There is no event parking. The MediaCity and Lowry Outlet multi-storey car parks are nearby, but queues are likely on arrival so allow plenty of time.
Use Citymapper, Google Maps or the TfGM journey planner to plan your trip on the morning.
A group warm-up in the event village before the 10:00 start for both distances. Listen out for MC announcements for when to make your way to the start line on the Piazza.
There is no cut-off for this event. Last runners are expected home by around 11:45.
A secure bag-drop area in the event village. Your baggage tag is attached to your race number: tear it off, attach it to your bag and show your number to collect. Please bring as little as possible. Changing facilities are available in the event village.
Portable toilets in the event village. Because the course is lapped, you can also reach them during the race.
A water station passed on each lap, and water at the finish along with your post-race goodies and medal.
Results are live here immediately after the race, and photos land on the photos page the same day. Tag @womensrunseriesuk and we’ll share the best ones.
Friends and family are welcome to come and support their runners and the Women’s Run Series however please bear in mind that this is an opportunity to provide a truly safe space for women to run.
We advise staying in the event village where you will be able to catch the start and finish.
Look out for our partners in the event village on race day. Meet all our partners.
Your full event guide, with race pack timings, the event village map and course details, is emailed to every entrant the week before race day.
5K £32 · 10K £34. Entries close when the event sells out.