Sunday, April 4, 2027
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The Drop is a navigation challenge based at Up and Running in Edinburgh. Participants are blindfolded and transported to an undisclosed drop location, then must find their own way back without navigational aids.
Blindfolded drop to unknown location
Navigating Edinburgh without GPS or maps
Options of 6, 10, or 15 miles straight-line distance
Start / Finish
Unknown drop location (revealed after blindfold removal)
Up and Running, 20 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4QW
Terrain
Route
Getting There
What to bring
Suitable running attire
What you get
Race number
Sealed emergency bag
Optional live GPS tracking
On the day
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Participants are blindfolded and driven to an undisclosed location. Once the blindfold is removed, the clock starts and they must navigate back to the event centre using only their own knowledge and without any navigational aids.
No. All electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids must be handed over at registration. Any use of these during the event will result in disqualification.
The sealed emergency bag must remain intact unless it is a genuine emergency. Breaking the seal intentionally or using its contents for navigation leads to disqualification.
Yes, optional live GPS tracking is available for convenience and safety. Trackers must be returned after the event or a £175 replacement fee applies.
No, maps are prohibited. All navigational aids (paper or digital) are not allowed. You must rely on your memory and orientation skills.
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Sunday, April 4, 2027
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€62
entry fee