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.
1. Crepe-ing back in time
Asda's Mavis Maughan and Specsavers Scott Pinckney prepare for the annual pancake race in 2012. Photo: Stu Norton
2. Hoping to batter the opposition
Were you pictured getting ready for the 2006 pancake race in South Shields? Photo: IB
3. Ready to race in 2009
Pictured at the King Street pancake race in 2009. But do you recognise them? Photo: IB
4. On their marks
They'll be off in a jiffy in the 2011 race. Are you pictured? Photo: Stu Norton