Saturday, January 2, 2027
Distance
Terrain
Difficulty
The Drop is a stripped back navigation challenge in Leeds where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and must find their own way back to the event centre. Distances include 6 miles for non locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles.
Blindfolded drop at unknown location
No route markers or GPS
Navigate back to event centre on foot
Start / Finish
Unknown drop location (kept secret until blindfolds removed)
Up & Running, 12 Boar Ln, Leeds, LS1 6EN
Terrain
Route
Getting There
What to bring
Race number
Sealed emergency bag
What you get
Race number
Sealed emergency bag
Optional GPS tracking (extra cost)
On the day
Toilets
Bag drop
First aid on course
Other questions
The Drop is a navigation challenge where participants are blindfolded, taken to an unknown location, and must find their way back to the event centre on foot without any electronic aids.
Participants hand over all electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids. They receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag that must be carried at all times.
No. All electronic devices must be handed over. GPS devices are prohibited unless sealed inside the emergency bag for emergencies only.
The drop location is kept secret. Participants are taken by bus with blackout blindfolds. When blindfolds come off, the clock starts.
Yes, live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature for an extra cost. The tracker must be returned after the event or a £175 replacement fee applies.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Leeds, United Kingdom
Saturday, January 2, 2027
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