*Update 3rd February 2026*

Along with the event organisers Refugee Support Group, we have taken the difficult decision to postpone this year’s event owing to a few logistical hurdles.
While this is unfortunate, we are now already discussing plans to see the return of this much-loved event in 2027!
If any local groups or businesses would like to get involved early in the process, please do let us know by emailing info@newburybid.com.

Join us for an egg-static lunchtime event as the Newbury Pancake Race returns to Market Place on Shrove Tuesday, 17th February 2026.

We’re proud to be working alongside Berkshire’s Refugee Support Group to support the return of this much-loved community event to Newbury town centre.

Registrations for teams are now open, so click here to enter your team and compete against other local businesses and community groups, cheered on by a lively crowd of spectators! Will your team become the Flippin’ Champions?

Here’s all the key information:

What’s involved?
Each team is made up of four people.
Entry fee: £150 per team.
Race 12:30-1:30, prize giving straight afterwards!
Click here to enter your team.

Fancy dress
Whether you dress as your historical hero, movie character, a quirky pun, or something completely from another galaxy, we want to see it! There will be prizes for Best Fancy Dress and Top Fundraiser, so go all out!

What happens on the day?
Teams check-in from 11:30am, then gather for a team photo before the race begins.
The relay race kicks off at 12:30pm. Pancakes must be flipped three times as you race – poor flipping may result in disqualification!
Winner stays on.
Prize giving will follow immediately after the final race.
Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, along with fancy dress and fundraising achievements.

Fundraising
We’d like to encourage teams to raise funds for Refugee Support Group, to thank them for all the work they have put in to organise the event. The charity provides vital services for refugees in Newbury and across Berkshire.

Many businesses match fundraising efforts, so check if yours does! After signing up, you’ll have access to your team fundraising page where you can encourage others to support your efforts! There are also sponsorship opportunities available.

Got a question?
Contact fundraising@rrsg.org.uk for help and queries.

Not racing? Come cheer on the teams and donate on the day!

All the funds support Refugee Support Group’s vital services for refugees and asylum seekers.