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5k 

Registration Fee: £10

Fundraising Target: £100

Registration Deadline: 10 December 

10k 

Registration Fee: £15

Fundraising Target: £150

Registration Deadline:10 December 

 

Starting and finishing in the centre of Media City you will head out around a 2.5km loop that runs over the canal and runs past the imperial war museum along with the ITV and BBC television studios.


 

How to register on the Ultra Challenge website

  1. Choose your distance.
  2. Choose from the fundraising, part payment or self-funded options.
  3. Complete the registration form, making sure to select Christian Aid as your chosen charity from the dropdown list (you’ll find us under ‘Overseas Aid’, or you can use the search function).
  4. That’s it! Ultra Challenge will let us know that you’ve registered, and we’ll be in touch to welcome you to the team.
Register now for 2026

Secure your spot for the Media City Christmas 5k or 10k

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Credit: Sports Media Agency LTD - Run for Charity
Runners passing through media city

How we'll support you

Pre – event

  • Fundraising advice, resources and support from our dedicated events team.
  • A Christian Aid branded running vest. 

At  event

  • Souvenir neck buff & glow-stick
  • Medal & glass of fizz at finish
  • Hot food at the finish
Contact us

If you have any questions about taking on an Ultra Challenge for Christian Aid, or would like to chat about joining our team, get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you!

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