The Drop - Newcastle (Summer)

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  • Date Sat 14th June 2025
  • Location The Cosy Dove 62 - 64 Hunters Road, Spital Tongues, Newcastle NE2 4NA
  • Price £47.97
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at The Drop - Newcastle (Summer) on Saturday, June 14th, 2025! Organized by The Drop, this unique event takes place in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, promising an exhilarating challenge for both solo adventurers and teams alike. Participants can choose between two thrilling race distances: 10 miles or 15 miles, all designed to test your navigation skills and endurance.

Picture this: you’ll be whisked away on a bus, blindfolded, to an undisclosed location where the real challenge begins. With no tech, no maps, and no GPS, you must rely solely on your instincts and determination to make your way back to the event center. This is not just a race; it’s a journey of self-sufficiency and adventure where you’ll run, walk, or crawl your way back to HQ. Are you ready to embrace the challenge and see if you can conquer The Drop? Sign up today and prepare for an extraordinary experience that will leave you exhilarated and inspired!

The Drop - Newcastle (Summer)

Sat 14th June 2025

A promotional graphic for "The Drop Newcastle" race featuring a green geometric pattern background. The left side has a logo with text "The Drop 15 or 10 Mile Newcastle" next to a running figure. The right side reads "THE DROP NEWCASTLE - A DIFFERENT KIND OF RACE" in bold letters.

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

Races

  • 10 Miles

    Sat 14th June 2025 (10:00)

    £47.97

    CLOSED
  • 15 Miles

    Sat 14th June 2025 (10:00)

    £47.97

    CLOSED

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Location

8 Hunter's Rd, Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4NA, UK

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