The Drop - Norwich
From The Drop
- Date Sun 5th January 2025
- Time 10:00
- Location Harriets's Cafe Tearooms, 38 London Street Norwich. NR2 1LD
- Price £47.97 - £55.39
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Half Marathon
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an adventure like no other at The Drop in Norwich, Norfolk, happening on Sunday, January 5th, 2025! Organised by The Drop, this unique race challenges participants to navigate their way back to the event centre without any technological aids, maps, or outside assistance. With two exhilarating distances to choose from—15 miles and 10 miles—participants can compete solo or form teams to tackle this thrilling test of endurance and survival skills.
Upon registration, you’ll hand over all electronic devices and receive a race number and an emergency bag before being blindfolded and transported to an undisclosed drop location. Once released, it’s up to you to find your way back, relying solely on your instincts and determination. With a cut-off time of 4.5 hours for the 15-mile route, this event promises to push you to your limits while offering an unforgettable experience. Join us for The Drop and discover if you have what it takes to navigate the unknown!
Upon registration, you’ll hand over all electronic devices and receive a race number and an emergency bag before being blindfolded and transported to an undisclosed drop location. Once released, it’s up to you to find your way back, relying solely on your instincts and determination. With a cut-off time of 4.5 hours for the 15-mile route, this event promises to push you to your limits while offering an unforgettable experience. Join us for The Drop and discover if you have what it takes to navigate the unknown!
The Drop - Norwich
Sun 5th January 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. Cut off time 4.5 hours (15 mile).
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. Cut off time 4.5 hours (15 mile).
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 5th January 2025 (10:00)
£55.39
Booking for more than 1? -
10 Miles
Sun 5th January 2025 (10:00)
£47.97
Booking for more than 1?
The Drop - Norwich
