THE POPULAR Dursley pancake race returned today and was a recipe for fun despite the damp weather.
The much-loved event saw runners armed with pans race around Parsonage Street while flipping pancakes.
Some participants in the event today also dressed up for the occasion with some wearing rainbow wigs, while others dressed like unicorns.
The final placings were:
- 1st - Jamil Foster from BBC Radio Gloucestershire
- 2nd - Neil Malpass
According to the organisers, it was the largest children's race they had ever held, with Betsy Bailey winning.
All photos by Simon Pizzey - for more pictures see our gallery.
All entrants received a special pancake race medal for taking part.
A trophy donated by Dursley Business Inclusive, in memory of local volunteer Eileen Nichols, for the best fancy dress costume was jointly awarded to the Dursley Unicorns, from Dursley Pride.
A spokesperson from Dursley Town Council said: “The town council would like to thank all the runners who participated and the organisations and businesses who supported the event including Classy Glass who very kindly donated trophies and medals for the race.
“A special thank you to all those who came to cheer on the runners despite the wet weather.
“See you on March 4, 2025 for next year's event.”
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