The Drop - Edinburgh
From The Drop
- Date Sat 5th April 2025
- Time 09:00
- Location Up and Running, 20 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4QW
- Price £47.97
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at The Drop - Edinburgh, taking place on Saturday, April 5th, 2025! Organized by The Drop, this unique event is set in the beautiful city of Edinburgh and promises to be one of the most exhilarating challenges in the UK. Participants will embark on a thrilling journey of 10 or 15 miles, depending on their chosen distance, but with a twist!
Imagine being blindfolded and transported to an unknown location, stripped of all technology, maps, and even money. The only thing you can rely on is your own instincts and determination as you navigate your way back to the event center. This exciting race encourages solo adventurers or teams to embrace the challenge, relying solely on their wit and physical endurance. With no GPS, no compass, and no outside assistance, you’ll experience the ultimate test of survival and navigation. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that will push your limits and create lasting memories!
Imagine being blindfolded and transported to an unknown location, stripped of all technology, maps, and even money. The only thing you can rely on is your own instincts and determination as you navigate your way back to the event center. This exciting race encourages solo adventurers or teams to embrace the challenge, relying solely on their wit and physical endurance. With no GPS, no compass, and no outside assistance, you’ll experience the ultimate test of survival and navigation. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event that will push your limits and create lasting memories!
The Drop - Edinburgh
Sat 5th April 2025
Organiser's Description
We put you on a bus...
We blindfold you...
We take you to an unknown location...
You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are...
Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
'The Drop'
Using a little bit of military know how we have come up with possibly the most challenging race in the UK!
The Drop offers a 15 and 10 mile option.
Solo or make up a team of anyway you want.
At registration you will hand over all electronic devices, phones, watches and money! In return you will be given, a race number and an emergency bag.
You will be placed on our bus, blindfolded* and then driven to your drop location (The distances are as the crow flies) from the event centre. Here you will be released, all you have to do is make your way back to the event centre.
No Map
No GPS
No Route
No Help
No Compass
You are fully self sufficient from the moment you leave the coach, make your own way. So run, walk or crawl your way back.
Be warned now, the distances are as the crow flies
*blindfolded, we will be using blackout safety goggles, we appreciate that some people may have problems but don't worry we have an alternative!
The following will get you disqualified;
Using of a gps device. Recording your progress is acceptable, but the device you use will have to be sealed in the emergency bag. (We will supply this all you have to do is seal!)
Using a map other than any that we choose to give you or not!
Using anything except your own two legs to get you to the finish!
Breaking the seal on the emergency kit bag
We blindfold you...
We take you to an unknown location...
You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are...
Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
'The Drop'
Using a little bit of military know how we have come up with possibly the most challenging race in the UK!
The Drop offers a 15 and 10 mile option.
Solo or make up a team of anyway you want.
At registration you will hand over all electronic devices, phones, watches and money! In return you will be given, a race number and an emergency bag.
You will be placed on our bus, blindfolded* and then driven to your drop location (The distances are as the crow flies) from the event centre. Here you will be released, all you have to do is make your way back to the event centre.
No Map
No GPS
No Route
No Help
No Compass
You are fully self sufficient from the moment you leave the coach, make your own way. So run, walk or crawl your way back.
Be warned now, the distances are as the crow flies
*blindfolded, we will be using blackout safety goggles, we appreciate that some people may have problems but don't worry we have an alternative!
The following will get you disqualified;
Using of a gps device. Recording your progress is acceptable, but the device you use will have to be sealed in the emergency bag. (We will supply this all you have to do is seal!)
Using a map other than any that we choose to give you or not!
Using anything except your own two legs to get you to the finish!
Breaking the seal on the emergency kit bag
Races
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15 Miles
Sat 5th April 2025 (09:00)
£47.97
Booking for more than 1? -
10 Miles
Sat 5th April 2025 (09:00)
£47.97
Booking for more than 1?
The Drop - Edinburgh
