Alton’s Pancake Race 2026

Pancake Race 2026 Poster

Alton Town Council is excited to announce that the popular event returns to the Public Gardens on Tuesday 17th February. Registration will open at 10.00am and will close promptly 10.30am, with the first race starting at approximately 10.45am.

Pancakes and hot drinks will be available from Capra throughout the day.

Pancake Menu 

Sugar & Lemon £3.50

Additional toppings 50p 
Banana 
Strawberries 
Blueberries 
Chocolate spread 
Maple syrup 

Races will take place along the Lime Tree Avenue, with individual races for the children and team relay races in which groups of friends, local businesses, charities and community groups are invited to join in the fun of the day. 

Fancy dress is encouraged, adding to the frivolity of this well attended Alton event with a prize up for grabs for the best dressed participant.

Pancake Race categories are as follows:

Nutella – Preschool
Lemon & Sugar – (Years R – 2 Infants)
Milk – (Years 3 – 6 Juniors)
Flour – (Year 7 – 11 Secondary)
Eggs – relay race for teams of up to 8 people

Entrance is £1.00 per child or £5.00 per team.

Alton Town Council
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