Pancake Race 2021 Cancelled
It is with regret the Pancake Race Committee have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the Olney pancake race for 2021. COVID-19 restrictions currently in force, and the widespread expectation that the situation will extend into 2021 means the event is not viable.
Olney
Pancake Race
1 March 2022
The next world famous pancake race is on Shrove Tuesday,
1 March 2022
Winner 2020
The race has been run, and we have a winner... Well done to Katie Godof for winning this year's race. Katie completed the course in a good 66 seconds. The winner from Liberal, Kansas was Whitney Hay in a time of 69 seconds. This means Olney won the International race...
Raffle Prizes 2020
The raffle prizes list is now available. Two Night Luxury Cotswolds Break with Dinner for Two at the at 5* Ellenborough Park £150 Meal voucher from the Swan Inn Meal for four at the Cherry Tree in Olney Please see the raffle page for the full list of 25 wonderful...
Breakfast with Lesley 2020
Pancake Race Day Tuesday 25 February 2020 BREAKFAST IN THE MARQUEEPlease come and join us on Pancake Dayin the marquee in the Market PlaceCelebrity chef Lesley Waters will be cooking breakfast from 8am to 10am Entrance by ticket only Tickets will be limited so buy...
About
71st Annual Pancake Race against Liberal, Kansas
This is the 73rd race of the new era since the event was re-established in 1948, and the 71st race against Liberal, Kanses, USA.
Distance
415 yards
Runners
25 maximum
Entrants
Ladies of Olney only
Be part of history
This is an historic event that takes place every year in Olney, open only to the female residents of Olney who are 18 and over, and resident in the town for at least three months.
The event supposedly has been in existance for over 550 years, having first taken place after 1445. Please see the history pages for more details on how the event came into existance, and how it was resurrected after WW2.
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Highlights from Past Races and Events
Please click on the link or menu item to see a gallery of previous races..
This gallery is not extensive, but will be expanded over time. Unfortunately the childrens races are not in the gallery due to GDPR regulations, but it is hoped this will be possible in future.
Resources
Resources for Racers
Registration
In order to register for the race, a completed form must be completed and submitted. No online registration is available.
Requirements
In order to take part, there are various requirements. Please click on the link below to get details.
Course Details
The course length is 415 yards (379.5m). Click on the link below to see where the race starts and finishes.