Olney
Pancake Race
17 February 2026
The next world famous pancake race is on Shrove Tuesday,
17 February 2026
And the winner is …
The winner of the Olney Pancake Race 2025 was Eloise Kramer, with a time of 1.07.06. Second place was taken by Linda Church, with a closely contested third, giving us a tied placing for Rebecca Budd and Lupe Morera. Eloise was placed second last year and was delighted...
Happenings in the Market Place this Pancake Race Day
For those of you up early, why not come down to the Market Place to meet Andy Collins from BBC 3 Counties Radio - he'll be on air from 6.00am and will be chatting to runners and different people connected with the race during the morning. Producer Holly is also going...
Pancake Race Day Breakfast 2025
It’s time to get your tickets for the Pancake Race Day Breakfast in the marquee on the Market Place. Local chef, Ben Francis from The Cherry Tree Pub & Restaurant, will be cooking breakfast just for you on our fabulous Blackstone griddles. We will be starting at...
Flippin’ fantastic start to 2025 for the Olney Pancake Race
We’re delighted to welcome two new main sponsors for the Olney Pancake Race in 2025: much-loved conserve brand, Bonne Maman® joins us as sponsor of the Children’s Races and will be providing a range of their delicious jams and spreads to accompany your pancakes on...
Grand Raffle 2025
Once again, we have a fantastic Grand Raffle for you in 2025 thanks to the generosity of local businesses. First prize is a Two Night Weekend Break at the 5* Virgin Hotels Edinburgh for Two People, with breakfast - donated by the Cowpers Oak, Weston Underwood Second...
Registration is now open!
With 80 days to go until the famous Olney Pancake Race 2025, it's time to put in your application to take part. We can’t wait to hear from women who live or work in our amazing town. Simply click on the ‘Registration’ button on the homepage or pick up an application...
About
77th Annual Pancake Race against Liberal, Kansas
The Race in 2026 will be the 79th race of the new era since the event was re-established in 1948, and the 77th race against Liberal, Kansas, USA.
Distance
415 yards
Runners
25 individual runners plus another 20 runners to participate as three and four-legged teams
Entrants
Ladies who live or work in 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, or who work in Olney.
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, an application form must be completed and submitted to Olney Pancake Parlour or via email. 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.