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Pontesbury Hill Fell Race

Name: Pontesbury Hill Fell Race
Start: 2026-06-03
End: 2026-06-03
Location: Pontesbury

Pontesbury, United Kingdom • 3 Jun 2026

Pontesbury Hill Fell Race

A fell race organised by Mercia Fell Runners near Pontesbury, scheduled for 3 June 2026. The event uses a new course introduced in 2024 and is one of the races in the Shropshire summer series.

The course distance is 6 km with a reported total ascent of 354 m. The race is listed in category AS. A separate junior race is held earlier on the same evening.

Entry is available by pre-entry or on the day. Entry fees are £7 for pre-entry and £10 on the day. Registration takes place near Pontesbury school, postcode SY5 0TG.

Facilities and access notes include a WC at the school. Parking is limited, so participants are asked to share transport where possible and to park sensitively so as not to disturb residents.

Previous editions and results are maintained by the organising club. Course information was updated for 2024; further details such as course maps and past results are kept by the organisers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom West Midlands (England) Pontesbury

Race information

Website

6 km

Adult Race

Junior Race

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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