The Drop - London
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The Drop - London
The Drop - London is a navigation challenge organised by The Drop UK and based at Up & Running, 184 Upper Richmond Rd W, London SW14 8AN. Participants are taken to an undisclosed location and must find their own way back to the event centre. The event has no markers, no prescribed route, and no navigation aids supplied to competitors.
Distances are offered as follows:
- 15 Miles measured as the crow flies; the original, longer option.
- 10 Miles measured as the crow flies; the shorter core option.
- 6 Miles measured as the crow flies; strictly for non-locals only.
At registration participants surrender electronic devices, watches, and navigational aids. Each person receives a race number and a sealed emergency bag that must be carried for the duration. Deployment is by bus with blackout blindfolds or approved alternatives; when blindfolds are removed the clock starts. From that point all route decisions are the participant's responsibility. Rules include no GPS unless devices are sealed inside the emergency bag, no unauthorised maps, on foot only, and disqualification if the emergency bag seal is broken.
An optional live GPS tracker can be provided for safety; trackers are accurate within about 5 metres but can be affected by buildings and placement. Trackers must be returned after the event or a replacement fee will apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
