The Drop - Liverpool
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The Drop - Liverpool
The Drop is a stripped-back navigation challenge taking place on 14 June 2026 at Liverpool Watersports Centre, 110 Mariners Wharf, Queens Dock, Liverpool, L3 4DG. The event is presented as a navigation exercise rather than a marked race; there are no route markers or directions.
Participants are transported, while blindfolded, to an undisclosed drop location. When blindfolds are removed, the clock starts and each participant must find their own way back to the event centre using only what they carry.
Distances offered include:
- The Drop 6 - 6 miles as the crow flies, open to non-locals only.
- The Drop 10 - 10 miles as the crow flies, no maps or GPS.
- The Drop 15 - 15 miles as the crow flies, longer distance and decisions.
At registration participants surrender electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids and receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag to carry for the duration. Blindfolds may be substituted with blackout safety goggles if required. Distances are measured as the crow flies; actual routes will be longer.
Core rules include no GPS unless devices are sealed inside the emergency bag, no unauthorised maps, on-foot travel only, and disqualification if the emergency bag seal is broken. Minimum age is 18. Entry fees listed are £45 for 10 miles, £55 for 15 miles, and £35 for 6 miles.
An optional live GPS tracker is available for safety. Trackers are accurate to about 5 metres, must be well placed for best performance, and must be returned or a £175 replacement fee applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
