The Drop - Glasgow
From The Drop
- Date Sun 10th August 2025
- Location Ocho, 8 Speirs Wharf, Glasgow G4 9TB
- Price £48.44 - £53.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Drop - Glasgow, organized by The Drop, taking place on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Glasgow City. This unique event challenges participants to navigate their way back to the event center from a mysterious drop-off location, offering both 15-mile and 10-mile options for solo adventurers or teams. Participants will board a bus, blindfolded, and be transported to an undisclosed location where the real challenge begins. With no maps, GPS, or electronic devices allowed, you’ll rely solely on your instincts and determination to make your way back. Are you ready to embrace the thrill of the unknown and test your limits? Join us for a day filled with excitement and camaraderie at The Drop!
The Drop - Glasgow
Sun 10th August 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
-
10 Miles
Sun 10th August 2025 (10:00)
£48.44
Booking for more than 1? -
15 Miles
Sun 10th August 2025 (10:00)
£53.80
Booking for more than 1?
The Drop - Glasgow
