The Drop - Bournemouth
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Event overview
The Drop - Bournemouth is an orienteering-style endurance event with two distance options: 15 miles and 10 miles. Participants hand over all electronic devices and navigational aids at registration and receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag. Competitors are transported by bus to an undisclosed drop-off location while blindfolded or wearing blackout safety goggles. From that point, each participant must make their own way back to the event centre. Distances are measured as the crow flies, so the actual travel distance may be longer.
Rules and logistics
Prohibited items and conditions include no GPS, no unauthorised maps, no compass, and no outside help. The emergency bag must remain sealed during the event; breaking the seal leads to disqualification. Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional, paid feature; trackers are accurate to about 5 metres but can be affected by tall buildings and black spots. Trackers should be placed in an outside pocket for best reception and must be returned after the event or a £175 replacement fee applies. Key location details: Next race on 28/02/2026 at Up & Running, 723 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 2AX. Parking is available in the town centre; the railway station is about a 10 minute walk and the bus station about 5 minutes from event HQ. FAQs cover cut off times and required kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
