The Drop - Manchester
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From The Drop
Saturday 5th October 2024
Past event
09:00
Manchester
£48.21–£58.88 · 2 races
10 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Drop - Manchester, organized by The Drop, on Saturday, October 5th, 2024! This unique and challenging race takes place in the vibrant city of Manchester, Greater Manchester, and invites participants to test their navigation and endurance skills like never before. Choose between a thrilling 15-mile or a 10-mile option, and whether you go solo or form a dynamic team, prepare for an unforgettable experience.
Participants will be whisked away on a bus to an undisclosed drop location, blindfolded and fully disconnected from technology. Once released, it's up to you to find your way back to the event center without a map, GPS, or compass—just your instincts and determination! With hot drinks, snacks, and hearty meals available at the finish line, The Drop promises not only a test of skill but also a fun and engaging atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting races!
Participants will be whisked away on a bus to an undisclosed drop location, blindfolded and fully disconnected from technology. Once released, it's up to you to find your way back to the event center without a map, GPS, or compass—just your instincts and determination! With hot drinks, snacks, and hearty meals available at the finish line, The Drop promises not only a test of skill but also a fun and engaging atmosphere. Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the UK’s most exciting races!
The Drop - Manchester
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Races
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15 Miles
Entries closed09:00
£58.88
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10 Miles
Entries closed09:00
£48.21
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
Catering:: Hot drinks and snacks, Jacket potatoes and a whole heap of other foods are available next to the finish line. Its a bust city centre so lots of options
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
Catering:: Hot drinks and snacks, Jacket potatoes and a whole heap of other foods are available next to the finish line. Its a bust city centre so lots of options
Location
Up & Running - 133 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WR
133 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WR, UK
The Drop - Manchester
TD
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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