Olney
Pancake Race
4 March 2025
The next world famous pancake race is on Shrove Tuesday,
4 March 2025
It’s Official!
It’s official – the Olney Pancake Race is confirmed for Tuesday 13 February 2024 and we’re looking forward to welcoming runners, friends and visitors from the UK and further afield! 2024 also marks the 75th anniversary of the International Race, run against the town...
The results are in!
Eloise Kramer triumphed in the historic Olney Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday 21 February 2023, completing the 415-yard course in a time of just 65 seconds. She was a first-time entrant to the race and took the lead from the start in a field of 20 runners. Eloise said...
It’s flippin’ amazing!
We're delighted to announce that Francis Jackson Homes are continuing as our main sponsor for the next three years, from 2023. Francis Jackson Homes are a family owned company based in Olney, specialising in well-built traditional and contemporary homes and have been...
Winner 2022
Well done to Katie Godof for winning this year's race. Katie completed the course in a good 70 seconds - this is her third win for Olney, so sadly she will not be able to take part again. The winner from Liberal, Kansas was Whitney Hay in a time of 67 seconds. This...
Raffle Prizes 2022
The raffle prizes list is now available. Two Night Coastal Break for Two at the 4* Haven Hotel, Sandbanks Two Pancakes and two coffees every month for a year – Olney Pancake Parlour £100 meal voucher – Cowpers Oak, Weston Underwood Please see the raffle page for the...
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...
About
76th Annual Pancake Race against Liberal, Kansas
The Race in 2025 will be the 78th race of the new era since the event was re-established in 1948, and the 76th race against Liberal, Kansas, USA.
Distance
415 yards
Runners
25 individual runners and 10 pairs three-legged
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, 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.