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Sign up to run
Registration for the 2027 race will open on January 2nd, 2027.
Sign up now through January 16th, 2027.
Rules of the International Race
- Be a woman 18 years of age or older
- Live and/or work in Liberal
- Wear a bandana, apron, and carry a skillet
- Carry a pancake from start to finish, flipping it at both locations
- Run the full 415 yards
Welcome to International Pancake Day
Welcome to the official website for International Pancake Day in Liberal, Kansas! Pancake Day, celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, is a time-honored tradition that began as a way to use up rich and fatty ingredients before Lent. Since 1950, we’ve run in the legendary Pancake Race—a friendly competition against Olney, England, that has connected our communities for over 75 years. Join us in honoring this unique blend of history, culture, and deliciousness!