The Drop - London

The Drop

From The Drop

Sunday 2nd March 2025 Past event
10:00
London
£48.20–£66.01 · 2 races
10 Mile, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at The Drop - London, taking place on Sunday, March 2, 2025! Organized by The Drop, this unique event is set in the vibrant city of London and promises to be one of the most challenging races in the UK. Participants can choose between two exciting distances: a 15-mile or a 10-mile trek back to the event center.

What makes The Drop truly exhilarating is its twist—competitors will be blindfolded and transported to an undisclosed location, where they will have to rely on their instincts and determination to navigate their way back without any electronic devices, maps, or outside assistance. It’s a test of mental and physical endurance that will push you to your limits! Gather your friends and form a team, or take on the challenge solo. Prepare for an unforgettable experience as you embrace the thrill of the unknown and discover just how far you can go. Don’t miss out on this extraordinary adventure—sign up for The Drop today!

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Races

  • 15 Miles

    10:00

    £66.01

    Entries closed
  • 10 Miles

    10:00

    £48.20

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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

Location

Up & Running, 184 Upper Richmond Rd W, London SW14 8AN

305 Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 8, United Kingdom

The Drop

The Drop

We put you on a bus blindfolded, take you to an unknown location... 'Drop' you off. 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?

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