The Drop - Bristol

The Drop - Bristol

The Drop is a stripped-back navigation challenge based at Up & Running, 38 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7QA. Participants are blindfolded during deployment, driven to an undisclosed location, and must find their own way back to the event centre without maps, GPS, compasses, or directional markers.

Distance options are:

• 6 miles (as the crow flies), open only to non-locals
• 10 miles (as the crow flies)
• 15 miles (as the crow flies)

At registration participants hand over all electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids. In return they receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag that must be carried for the duration; breaking the seal leads to disqualification. The challenge begins when blindfolds are removed and time starts. Movement is on foot only; transport and shortcuts are not permitted. Organisers may check local residency and move local entrants from the 6 mile option to the 10 or 15 mile options to keep the field fair.

An optional live GPS tracking service is available for safety and viewing. Trackers are accurate within about 5 metres but can be affected by buildings and placement; all trackers must be returned or a replacement fee applies. Parking is the participant's responsibility and any local restrictions or charges apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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