Trending PR Campaigns
Pitbull Party Run
Slow Run Club and Run the Street MCR brought back their 5km Pitbull Party Run in Manchester, inviting runners to don bald caps, goatees and suits while a soundtrack of Pitbull hits played throughout. The silly, instantly recognisable dress-up run gave the charity’s wider homelessness fundraiser a memorable way to bring local running communities together and attract attention.
Why it worked: It piggybacked a hyper-recognisable pop persona for instant visual absurdity, creating photogenic, same-day listings news that funnels into a charity moment.
The lesson: Consider staging a low-cost, hyper-visual stunt tied to a coming fundraiser, with unmistakable costumes and a single, loopable soundtrack.
Coverage over time
How this story spread across the media
| Publication | Headline | Date |
|---|---|---|
| themanc.com | Manchester's smash-hit Pitbull 5km run is back in town this week | Wednesday 21st October, 2026 |