Saturday, July 17, 2027
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The Drop is an event in Shrewsbury that tasks participants with returning to the event centre from an undisclosed drop off location. Registration requires handing over electronic devices and navigational aids for a sealed emergency bag. Participants board a bus blindfolded and are driven to the drop point. The distance back is measured as the crow flies.
Undisclosed drop location
No maps or GPS allowed
Distance measured as the crow flies
Start / Finish
Undisclosed drop location near Shrewsbury
Up & Running, 17 Mardol, Shrewsbury SY1 1PU
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Getting There
Race Day
What to bring
Sealed emergency bag (provided at registration)
Blindfold or approved alternative
Appropriate running clothing and footwear
What you get
Sealed emergency bag with recording devices
Optional live GPS tracking (paid)
On the day
Toilets
Before you enter
Other questions
Participants register online and then on event day they hand over all electronic devices and navigational aids in exchange for a race number and a sealed emergency bag.
Participants board a bus wearing blindfolds and are driven to an undisclosed location. The distance back to the event centre is measured as the crow flies.
No. All GPS devices, phones, and recording devices must be sealed in the emergency bag. Using any navigational aid will result in disqualification.
The emergency bag is provided by the organisers to seal any recording devices. It must remain sealed throughout the event; breaking the seal leads to disqualification.
Yes, optional live GPS tracking is available as a paid feature. Trackers are accurate to about five metres but signals may have issues. Trackers must be returned at the end.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Saturday, July 17, 2027
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