The Drop - Huddersfield
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Event format
The Drop places participants on a bus while blindfolded and takes them to an unknown location. Participants are dropped off without a map, watch or personal technology and must navigate back to the event headquarters. Live Tracking is available and the organiser mentions online map updates for participants who use GPS tracking devices. Navigation guidance and tips are provided as event resources.
Organisation, dates and features
Events are organised by Organic Adventure Ltd. Upcoming dates and locations listed by the organiser include Huddersfield (27 Dec), Leeds (03 Jan), Norwich (11 Jan), Cambridge (07 Feb), Oxford (08 Feb), Bournemouth (28 Feb), London (01 Mar) and Nottingham (08 Mar), plus an event titled "The Drop 6 - Outsiders Only" (27 Dec). The organiser states goals of inclusivity, promoting healthy living, environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Available participant resources include event day paperwork, results archive, a gallery, navigation tips and a "Couch To 10-Mile" programme. Participant reports referenced by the organiser note a 10-mile event and one instance of about 22 km covered in total. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.