The Drop - Darlington
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The Drop - Darlington
The Drop is a stripped-back navigation challenge based at Up & Running, 18 High Row, Darlington DL3 7QQ. The event on 08/05/2027 takes participants to an undisclosed location; the objective is to find the way back to the event centre without external navigation aids.
Participants choose from three distance options measured as the crow flies:
- 15 miles - dropped 15 miles as the crow flies from the event centre.
- 10 miles - dropped 10 miles as the crow flies from the event centre.
- 6 miles - dropped 6 miles as the crow flies; strictly open to non-locals only.
At registration entrants hand over all electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids, and receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag to carry for the duration. For deployment participants board a bus, wear blackout blindfolds or approved alternatives, and are driven to an unknown drop location; the drop position and orientation are not disclosed.
When blindfolds are removed the challenge begins and each participant must return on foot using their own route. Rules include no GPS or unauthorised maps, on foot only, and maintaining the emergency bag seal. Distances are measured as the crow flies and actual routes will be longer. Optional live GPS trackers are available for safety; trackers must be returned or a replacement fee applies. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
