The Drop - Oxford

The Drop in Oxford

The Drop in Oxford is an outdoor navigation event based at Up And Running, 106 London Road, Headington, Oxford. Participants may enter solo or in a team and can choose between three distance options.

Registration requires participants to hand over electronic devices and navigational aids in exchange for a race number and a sealed emergency bag. Groups board a bus, don blackout blindfolds or an offered alternative, and are transported to an undisclosed drop-off location. From that point each participant must find their own route back to the event centre; distances are measured as the crow flies, so the actual route may be longer.

Key constraints and rules:

• 6 miles
• 10 miles
• 15 miles

No map, no GPS, no provided route, no external help, and no compass are permitted unless explicitly provided by organisers. Personal tracking devices may be carried only if sealed in the emergency bag. Breaking the seal on the emergency bag or using unauthorised maps results in disqualification. Shortcuts that do not use only the participant’s own two legs are not allowed. Blindfolds can be replaced with blackout safety goggles or another alternative if required. Entry is limited to 75 places.

An optional live GPS tracking service is available for convenience and safety; trackers are accurate to about 5 metres, can be affected by tall buildings, should be placed with a clear sky view, and must be returned after the event or a replacement fee will apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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