Olney
Pancake Race
17 February 2026
The next world famous pancake race is on Shrove Tuesday,
17 February 2026
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...
And the winner is …..
Kaisa Larkas triumphed in the historic Olney Pancake Race on Shrove Tuesday 13 February 2024, completing the 415-yard course in a time of just 1.03.37. It was a fiercely contested race, with Eloise Krammer coming a very close second, and Rebecca Budd in third. (they...
It runs in the family!
Susan Bailey, Church Warden at St Peter and St Paul, has a sister Penny who raced in the Olney Pancake Race in 1974 (pictured above). Penny Callow was 19 at the time and came in third behind Sally Ann Faulkner, the winner, and Susan Risby, who was second. Penny was...
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
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,...
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
Why take part?
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.