The Drop - York

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  • Date Sun 11th May 2025
  • Time 09:00
  • Location Up & Running, 9 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP
  • Price £47.97 - £58.59
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 10 Mile, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an adrenaline-pumping adventure at "The Drop" in York on Sunday, May 11, 2025! Organised by The Drop, this unique event challenges participants to navigate their way back to the event centre without the aid of technology or maps. Participants will be blindfolded and transported to an unknown location, where they'll have to rely on their instincts and resourcefulness to make their way back. With two thrilling race distances of 15 miles and 10 miles available, you can choose to tackle this exhilarating challenge solo or form a team with friends.

This race promises to be one of the most challenging in the UK, as you'll be completely self-sufficient, armed only with your wits and determination. With a cut-off time of 4.5 hours for the 15-mile route, it's time to test your limits and see if you have what it takes to conquer "The Drop"! Join us for an unforgettable experience and discover the excitement that awaits in the heart of York.

The Drop - York

Sun 11th May 2025

A banner for "The Drop" race, featuring a close-up of a runner's feet in motion on a road. The text reads "The Drop: A Different Kind of Race, 15 or 10 Mile, York." The background has a green zigzag pattern.

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

Live Tracking

Races

  • 10 Miles

    Sun 11th May 2025 (09:00)

    £47.97

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 15 Miles

    Sun 11th May 2025 (09:00)

    £58.59

    Booking for more than 1?

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Location

10 Colliergate, York YO1 8BP, UK

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