The annual pancake race in Macclesfield, Cheshire, broke local records on February 17, 2026, by raising more than £1,300 for the East Cheshire NHS Charity. A record 24 teams took part in the relay event, which saw participants flipping pancakes while racing on a course between the Town Hall and Mill Street.
According to the East Cheshire NHS Trust, the local recovery group Reach Out and Recover (ROAR) won the first-place trophy after a close final race against a team from Specsavers. A team dressed as the Addams Family won the prize for the best fancy dress. The community event was supported by the Rotary Club of Macclesfield and local business sponsors, including Carefound Home Care.
The money raised from the event will be used to buy patient comforts and specialised equipment for local health facilities. These funds help support work at Macclesfield District General Hospital as well as hospitals in Knutsford and Congleton. Organisers said the record participation and fundraising total show a significant increase in community support compared to previous years.
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