The Drop - Winchester

The Drop - Winchester

The Drop is a stripped-back navigation challenge where participants are taken to an unknown location and must find their own way back to the event centre without markers or directions. There are no maps, no GPS, no compass and no external help once deployed. Distances are measured as the crow flies and the actual route will be significantly longer.

Choose a distance:

• 15 miles measured as the crow flies; the longest option.
• 10 miles measured as the crow flies; the shorter core option.
• 6 miles measured as the crow flies; open only to non-locals.

At registration participants hand over all electronic devices, watches and navigational aids and receive a race number and a sealed emergency bag to carry. Deployment is by bus while blindfolded; the blindfolds are removed at the drop location and the clock starts. Key rules include no GPS unless sealed inside the emergency bag, no unauthorised maps, on foot only and disqualification if the emergency bag seal is broken. Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional feature for safety and sharing; trackers must be returned at event end or a replacement fee applies. The event base is Cadence at The Handlebar Cafe - Garnier Road Car Park, Winchester SO23 9PA and there is no parking at the venue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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