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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

Pontesbury Hill Fell Race is a short fell race on a new course introduced in 2024 and forms part of the Shropshire summer series. The route covers 6 km with a total ascent of 354 m and is listed in category AS.

Entry is available by pre-entry or on the day. Entry fees are £7 for pre-entry and £10 on the day. Registration is located near Pontesbury School, SY5 0TG. There are toilet facilities in the school.

Limited parking is available; participants are asked to share transport where possible and to park sensitively to avoid disturbing local residents. A junior race is also held on the same evening.

The event status is provisional and it is organised by Mercia. 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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