Sunday, March 14, 2027
Distance
Terrain
Difficulty
Participants are blindfolded, driven to an unknown location and must navigate back to the event centre using no maps or GPS. Distances offered are 6 miles for non locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles, with optional live GPS tracking.
Blindfolded transport to unknown drop location
No maps, GPS, or electronic devices allowed
Sealed emergency bag must be carried at all times
Optional live GPS tracking for safety
No route provided
No external help
No compass allowed
Start / Finish
Secret unknown location (drop point)
Up & Running, 6 Exchange Arcade, Nottingham, NG1 2DD
Terrain
Route
Getting There
Race Day
What to bring
Race number
Sealed emergency bag
Blindfold or approved blackout goggles
What you get
Race number
Sealed emergency bag
Optional live GPS tracking (extra cost)
On the day
Before you enter
Other questions
The Drop is a navigation challenge where participants are blindfolded, driven to a secret location, and must find their own way back to the event centre without maps, GPS, or electronic devices.
No. All electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids must be handed over at registration. Only a sealed emergency bag is allowed.
Each participant receives a sealed emergency bag that must be carried during the event. It may only be opened in a genuine emergency; breaking the seal results in disqualification.
Yes, as an optional safety feature for an additional cost. Trackers are generally accurate within five metres but can be affected by obstacles. All issued trackers must be returned or a replacement fee of £175 applies.
Participants are blindfolded (blackout blindfolds or approved safety goggles) during transport to the drop location. Blindfolds are removed at the drop point and timing begins.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Nottingham, United Kingdom
Sunday, March 14, 2027
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