The Drop - Oxford
From The Drop
- Date Sun 2nd February 2025
- Location Up And Running, 106 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 9AJ
- Price £47.97 - £55.39
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10 Mile, Half Marathon
Popular
Booked 6 times recently
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at The Drop - Oxford, organized by The Drop, taking place on Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, in the heart of Oxford, Oxfordshire. This unique and challenging race offers participants a choice between 10 and 15-mile options, where the only rule is to rely on your instincts and teamwork. Upon registration, you'll surrender all electronic devices and money, and be blindfolded before being transported to a secret drop location. Once released, it's up to you to navigate your way back to the event center, with no map, GPS, or external help—just your determination and resourcefulness.
This thrilling event is limited to just 100 participants, so make sure to secure your spot early at the early bird price of £35. Whether you're running solo or forming a team, prepare for an unforgettable challenge that tests your limits and survival skills. Enjoy delicious hot drinks and snacks after the race, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Oxford's city center. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to push your boundaries and experience the ultimate adventure!
This thrilling event is limited to just 100 participants, so make sure to secure your spot early at the early bird price of £35. Whether you're running solo or forming a team, prepare for an unforgettable challenge that tests your limits and survival skills. Enjoy delicious hot drinks and snacks after the race, and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of Oxford's city center. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to push your boundaries and experience the ultimate adventure!
The Drop - Oxford
Sun 2nd February 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).
Times:
Registration opens 08:15
Bus leaves at 09:00
Start when we reach the start
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
Times::
Registration opens 08:15
Bus leaves at 09:00
Start when we reach the start
Costs:: £35.00 (early bird) per person, run solo or in a team as big as you want.
Closing Date:: when full... Limited to just 100 places.
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).
Times:
Registration opens 08:15
Bus leaves at 09:00
Start when we reach the start
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
Times::
Registration opens 08:15
Bus leaves at 09:00
Start when we reach the start
Costs:: £35.00 (early bird) per person, run solo or in a team as big as you want.
Closing Date:: when full... Limited to just 100 places.
Races
-
15 Miles
Sun 2nd February 2025 (09:00)
£55.39
Booking for more than 1? -
10 Miles
Sun 2nd February 2025 (09:00)
£47.97
Booking for more than 1?
The Drop - Oxford
