The annual pancake race is returning to Macclesfield, Cheshire, on Tuesday February 17, 2026 (Shrove Tuesday) to raise money for local healthcare services. The event will see teams of four race through the town centre while flipping pancakes to support East Cheshire NHS Charity.
Organised by East Cheshire NHS Charity in partnership with Macclesfield Town Council, the competition will be held at the Market Place between Macclesfield Town Hall and Mill Street. Local businesses and community groups are invited to enter a team for £40; proceeds will support the purchase of medical equipment and facility improvements for Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital.
Participants are encouraged to wear fancy dress for the relay. The event is supported by volunteers from the Rotary Club of Macclesfield Castle and music and on‑site broadcasting from Silk 106.9. Organisers are hoping to beat previous fundraising totals — local reporting shows recent amounts in the range of about £650 to £950 (up to £950 in recent years).
Registration is currently open; registration usually opens at 10:30am, with races taking place through the lunch period and the event scheduled to finish by around 1:00pm so residents can watch during their lunch breaks. Money raised helps pay for items outside standard government NHS funding — for example, advanced diagnostic tools, enhanced patient comfort items and other “added extras” supported by the charity.
For the latest entry information and to confirm the 2026 timetable and exact fee, contact East Cheshire NHS Charity or check the charity’s events page before publication.
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