Pontesbury Hill Fell Race

Pontesbury, United Kingdom • 3 Jun 2026

Pontesbury Hill Fell Race

The Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a short fell race held near Pontesbury school (SY5 0TG). The advertised course distance is 6 km with a total ascent of 354 m and is classified in category AS. The course was revised for 2024 and the event forms part of the Shropshire summer series.

Entry is available either by pre-entry or on the day. Fees are recorded as £7 for pre-entry and £10 for on-the-day entry. Race registration is located near the school, where toilet facilities are available.

Organised by Mercia Fell Runners, the event also includes a junior race on the same evening. Competitors and visitors are asked to share transport where possible and to park sensitively due to limited parking and nearby residents.

Course records are noted for both the old and the 2024 course; recorded times for the 2024 course are 27:37 and 30:54. Previous editions of the race have been run in past summers, with results archived for prior years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

6 km
Adult Race
Junior Race
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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