Rodney's Pillar
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom • 17 Jun 2026
Rodney's Pillar Hill Race
Rodney's Pillar Hill Race is a short hill running event in Shropshire that starts at Criggion Village Hall. The course distance is 6.3 km (3.9 mi) with 290 m of ascent. The location is given as grid reference GR 296149 on OS sheet 126 and the three word reference lakes.purses.reckons.
The event is part of the Shropshire Summer Series and is insured by the Welsh Fell Runners Association. Entry fees are £7 for pre-entry via SI Entries or £10 on the day. Junior races are organised separately by Mercia. The minimum age for the main race is over 16.
Safety information notes that local knowledge is beneficial, navigational skills are required and the course is only partially marked. Recorded course times include a male record of 20:57 set in 2006 and a female record of 26:27 set in 2007.
Information published for the race highlights the distance, climb, series affiliation, entry fees and safety considerations. Details on organisation and entries are maintained by the event organiser and listed race partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.