Meet chef Ben Francis

Meet chef Ben Francis

We’re delighted that Ben Francis is going to be cooking for the Pancake Race Day Breakfast in the marquee on the Market Place. Some of you may know Ben well but for those of you who don’t, let’s find out a bit more about him: Ben started his career at The Swan Inn...
Grand Raffle 2024

Grand Raffle 2024

We have some amazing prizes for the 2024 raffle, thanks to the generosity of local businesses. First prize is a Two Night Lake District break for two at the fantastic Appleby Manor in the Eden Valley, donated by the Cowpers Oak, Weston Underwood and The Horseshoe,...
It’s Official!

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!

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!

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...
Winner 2022

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...