Warwick's famous pancake races returned to the town yesterday (24 February).

Organised by Rotary Club of Warwick, Warwick Rotary President, Jon Wassall, set off local children in the annual pancake races.

The event drew support from local residents, families, friends, and community members, including the Mayor of Warwick, Cllr Jackie D'Arcy.

Children from six local primary schools participated in the event, which took place at Warwick's Market Square (image via Nub News)

Children from six local primary schools participated in the event, which took place at Warwick's Market Square.

"Grown–ups" were also asked to join in with local businesses invited to sign up.

Children from six local primary schools keep the tradition alive by racing in Warwick's Market Square (image via Nub News)

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The adults race began at 1pm with the children's race starting at 1.30pm.

A trophy was be awarded to each winning team (image via Nub News)

This year's event was supported again by Tesco, providing the prizes.

Organised by Rotary Club of Warwick the races took place at Market Square (image via Nub News)

A trophy was be awarded to each winning team.