The Drop - Cambridge
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Event overview
The Drop - Cambridge is an off-road navigation event scheduled for 7 February 2026 at Up & Running, 36 Trinity St, Cambridge CB2 1TB. Entrants may take part solo or as a team and choose between two distance options. Distances are measured as the crow flies; the actual route back to the event centre may be longer.
- 10 Miles
- 15 Miles
Open to entrants aged 18 and over on 07/02/2026. Entry prices listed are £45 for the 10-mile option and £53 for the 15-mile option.
Format, rules and kit
At registration participants hand over electronic devices and navigational aids and receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag. Blindfolds or blackout safety goggles are used before participants are driven to an undisclosed drop-off location. From that point participants must return to the event centre without external help. Key rules include no GPS use (devices must remain sealed in the emergency bag), no unauthorised maps, no shortcuts and disqualification for breaking the emergency bag seal.
Logistics and tracking
Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional, paid feature and is not included in the entry fee. Trackers are said to be accurate within 5 metres but can be affected by buildings and signal black spots. All trackers must be returned at the end of the event or a £175 replacement fee will apply. Parking is available in the town centre; the nearest railway station is a 10 minute walk and the bus station is 5 minutes from the event HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
