The Drop - Darlington
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Event details
The Drop - Darlington is scheduled for 9 May 2026 at Up & Running, 18 High Row, Darlington DL3 7QQ. The event offers two distance options and entry prices. Entrants must be aged 18 or over on 09/05/2026.
- 10 Miles, £45
- 15 Miles, £55
Format and rules
Participants board a bus and are taken to an undisclosed drop-off location while blindfolded or given blackout safety goggles. From that point they must make their way back to the event centre without a provided route. Distances are measured as the crow flies; the actual route on foot may be longer.
Electronic devices and navigational aids must be handed in at registration and sealed in an emergency bag provided. Recording devices may be carried but the emergency bag seal must not be broken. Use of unauthorised maps, GPS navigation, or shortcuts is not allowed. Breaking the emergency bag seal leads to disqualification.
Safety and logistics
Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional, paid feature. Trackers are accurate to about 5 metres but can be affected by tall buildings and signal black spots. Trackers must be returned after the event or a £175 replacement fee applies. Parking is available in the town centre. The nearest railway station is a 10 minute walk and the bus station is about 5 minutes from the event HQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
