And to help jog your memory, we are buttering you up with a selection of archive photos showing races from the past.
Take a look at this pantastic line-up of images from South Tyneside and see if you can spot someone you know.
And once you do, why not get in touch and share your recollections.
9. Flipping back to 1980
Practising pancake flips before the annual race organised by Hyde Street Venture Group in 1980. Who do you recognise in this photo? Photo: Shields Gazette
10. So many memories
We hope these Shrove Tuesday scenes brought back lots of great memories. If they did, email [email protected] and tell us more. Photo: sg
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