Flip your way to victory and support your local NHS charity at this year’s Macclesfield Pancake Race

The much-loved Macclesfield Pancake Race is back for 2025 with teams from businesses, schools, clubs and organisations across East Cheshire invited to flip their way to victory and raise money for East Cheshire NHS Charity – your local NHS charity.

The Shrove Tuesday event, which this year falls on Tuesday 4th March will see competitors sprinting up and down Mill Street while tossing pancakes in frying pans. The event starts at midday and registration is £30 for a team of four people and multiple teams per organisation are allowed (and encouraged).

Lily Preston, East Cheshire NHS Charity Fundraising Manager, said:

“The pancake race is a fantastic community event that unites local businesses and organisations to support our exceptional healthcare services.

“Last year’s event was a tremendous success, and we’re excited to make this year’s race even bigger and better.

“We encourage everyone to participate and help us raise vital funds while having a great time.”

The charity is also looking for local businesses who are looking to partner with sponsorship opportunities in the event.

For more information contact:

Lily.preston1@nhs.net

There will be lots of prizes up for offer, including an award for best fancy dress with local radio station Cheshire's Silk Radio on hand to keep crowds entertained before, during and after the race!

Money raised by East Cheshire NHS Charity helps support East Cheshire NHS Trust go the extra mile in providing funding for enhanced facilities, state-of-the-art medical equipment and all the added extras that make people’s experience at Macclesfield District General Hospital, Knutsford Community Hospital, Congleton War Memorial Hospital and within our community services the best it can be.

To register a team please fill out an online form here

For more information, please email: 

ecn-tr.ecnhscharity@nhs.net.