The Drop - Bournemouth
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Event overview
The Drop - Bournemouth is an orienteering-style endurance event on 28 February 2026. Participants are taken to an undisclosed drop-off location and must navigate back to the event centre using no personal navigational aids. Distances are measured as the crow flies, so the actual route may be longer.
Distances and entry
- 10 miles (solo or team)
- 15 miles (solo or team)
Entry fees listed are £55 for the 10-mile option and £62 for the 15-mile option. Age restrictions apply: the 10-mile entry is open to entrants aged 18 and over on 27/02/2026; the 15-mile entry is open to entrants aged 18 and over on 01/03/2026.
Format, rules and kit
At registration participants hand over electronic devices and watches and receive a race number and an emergency bag. Devices must remain sealed in the emergency bag during the event; breaking the seal leads to disqualification. No GPS, no unauthorised maps, no compass and no outside help are permitted. Blindfolds are used for the drop-off and can be substituted with blackout safety goggles if needed.
Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional, paid feature. Trackers are said to be accurate within about 5 metres but can be affected by buildings and signal gaps. All trackers must be returned at the end of the event or a £175 replacement fee will apply.
Location and logistics
Event HQ is at Up & Running, 723 Wimborne Rd, Moordown, Bournemouth BH9 2AX. Parking is available in the town centre. The nearest railway station is about a 10-minute walk and the bus station about 5 minutes from the event HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
