The Drop - Bournemouth
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Event overview
The Drop - Bournemouth is an event inspired by military know-how in which participants are taken to an undisclosed drop-off location and must navigate back to the event centre without standard navigational aids. The race offers two distance options and measures distance as the crow flies, so actual travel distance may be longer. Registration includes handing over electronic devices and receiving a race number and a sealed emergency bag. Blindfolds are used during the drop; blackout safety goggles are available as an alternative.
Format, rules and tracking
Participants must not use personal GPS devices, unauthorised maps, or external help while completing the route. Recording devices may be carried only if sealed in the provided emergency bag; breaking that seal results in disqualification. Shortcuts are not permitted. Live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature not included in the entry fee; trackers should be placed with a clear view of the sky and must be returned to staff after the event or a £175 replacement fee will apply. The organisers note tracker accuracy is within 5 metres but can be affected by buildings and signal black spots.
Practical information
Location: Up & Running, 723 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 2AX. Parking is available in the town centre. Nearest railway station is about a 10-minute walk and the bus station is about a 5-minute walk from the event HQ.
Distances and entry fees
- 10 miles - £55
- 15 miles - £62
Open to entrants aged 18 and over. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
