It will take place on Shrove Tuesday, February 17.
The venue is outside the main north porch entrance to the Minster and the first race will commence at 11am as the Pancake Bell is tolled.
Competitors will be required to run round the Minster tossing their pancakes at the four corners of the church. In the event of wet weather the races will take place inside the Minster.
All competitors should report to the north porch by 10.30am to enrol, complete with frying pan and ready cooked pancake. Anyone can enter, male or female, young or old, individuals, schools, groups and organisations. All are most welcome.
So have we some challengers (over 18) to win the “John Loader Memorial Cup”, presented by Martyn and Kathy Curtler and become the Minster Pancake Champion 2026? The winner will also receive a prize presented by Viewpoint/Dorset View Magazines. to whom we are most grateful.
There will also be races for the under 18’s. Depending on the number of entries these will again be spilt into three age ranges 4-9, 9-13 and 13-18. Likewise there will be races for pre-schools and toddlers and those using wheelchairs. The Race this year takes place during Schools Half-Term but do not let this put you off from entering! Prizes will be awarded to the winners of each category including a Sack of Wild Bird Food kindly donated by the Wimborne Pet Centre to the Winner of the Wheelchair users Race.
“This year the Race will be receiving some extra support from French conserve brand Bonne Maman – well known for their iconic red gingham lids. So there will be plenty of delicious Bonne Maman mini jars to share with participants and some Bonne Maman lovely goody bags for race winners” .
So come on, get yourself into training for the big day and pick up an entry form from the Minster or the Parish Office in Church House, (next to the Minster) or just turn up in the day and have some fun!