Dursley's annual Pancake Race is held on Shrove Tuesday each year. The race is traditionally held in Parsonage Street at 12 noon. Depending on the number of runners who have entered, "heats" are held with the fastest runners qualifying for the grand final.

In February 2010, Dursley Town Council resolved to resurrect the annual Pancake Race, and to provide a trophy for the winner. The town's Chamber of Trade used to organise the event, but it had not been held following the demise of the group.

The 2024 Pancake Race was held earlier today with entrants representing local organisations and businesses taking part.

The final placings were:

1st: Jamil Foster, representing the BBC Radio Glos.
2nd: Neil Malpass.

Congratulation to Jamil who improved on being last year' runner up and also won the a Radio Gloucestershire challenge race with his colleague Josh.

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.

Due to Pancake Day coinciding with the school holiday a Children's Race was held. It was one of the biggest children's races we have had so far and was won by Betsy Bailey. All entrants receive a special pancake race medal for taking part.

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 came to cheer on the runners despite the wet weather.

See you on the 4th March 2025 for next years event.