The Drop - Newcastle (Winter)

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  • Date Sun 8th December 2024
  • Location The Cosy Dove 62 - 64 Hunters Road, Spital Tongues, Newcastle NE2 4NA
  • Price £47.97
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Drop - Newcastle (Winter) on Sunday, December 8th, 2024! Organized by The Drop, this unique event takes place in the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. Participants will experience a race like no other, with options of 15 miles or 10 miles to test their navigation skills and endurance.

Imagine being whisked away on a bus, blindfolded, to an undisclosed location where you’ll embark on an unforgettable journey back to the event center. With no tech, no map, and no GPS, you’ll have to rely solely on your instincts and determination to make your way back. Whether you choose to tackle the challenge solo or form a team, The Drop promises an exciting and unforgettable experience that will push your limits. Prepare for an adventure that combines fun, challenge, and camaraderie in a stunning winter setting!

The Drop - Newcastle (Winter)

Sun 8th December 2024

A green zigzag patterned banner promoting "The Drop Newcastle" event, featuring a silhouette of a running figure. Text reads: "The Drop 15 or 10 Mile Newcastle" on the left, and "The Drop Newcastle: A Different Kind of Race" on the right 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

  • 15 Miles

    Sun 8th December 2024 (10:00)

    £47.97

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 10 Miles

    Sun 8th December 2024 (10:00)

    £47.97

    Booking for more than 1?

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Location

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

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