The Drop - Bristol
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Event overview
The Drop - Bristol is scheduled for 05/09/2026 at Up & Running, 38 North View, Westbury Park, Bristol BS6 7QA. Participants can choose between the following distances:
- 15-mile
- 10-mile
Entries are available for solo participants or teams. Distances are measured as the crow flies, so the actual route taken may be longer. The event provides no map, GPS, route, external help, or compass during the challenge.
Format, rules and logistics
At registration participants hand over electronic devices, watches and navigational aids and receive a race number and an emergency bag. Competitors board a bus, wear a blackout blindfold or safety goggle if needed, and are driven to an undisclosed drop-off location. From that point each participant must make their own way back to the event centre by foot.
Rules include no GPS use unless the device is sealed in the provided emergency bag, no unauthorised maps, no shortcuts and maintaining the emergency bag seal; breaking the seal leads to disqualification. Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional, paid feature for safety and sharing; trackers are accurate within about 5 metres but can be affected by buildings and placement. Trackers must be returned or a £175 replacement fee applies. Parking is available in the town centre; the nearest railway station is a 20 minute walk and the bus station is 15 minutes from event HQ. FAQs provide practical event information such as required kit and cut-off times. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.