The Drop - Newcastle
Join The Drop - Newcastle 2025
Welcome to The Drop – possibly the most thrilling and challenging race in the UK, inspired by a dash of military know-how! Are you ready to push yourself to the limit?
Choose your challenge: a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, solo or in a team of your choosing.
How it Works:
Registration: Hand over all electronic devices, watches, navigational aids. In return, you’ll receive a race number and an emergency bag. The Journey Begins: Board the bus, don blackout blindfold (or an alternative if needed), and prepare to be driven to an undisclosed drop-off location. The Challenge: From there, you’ll need to find your way back to the event centre. The distance is measured as the crow flies.What You’ll Have:
No map No GPS No route No help No compassFrom the moment you step off the bus, you are on your own. Run, walk, or crawl – just find your way back using nothing but your wits, determination, and sense of direction.
Important Notes:
Distances are measured as the crow flies – the actual route may be longer (please read that again!). Blindfolds will be replaced with blackout safety goggle if needed, if you have any concerns, we have an alternative solution.Rules (Break Them and You’re Out):
No GPS: You can record your progress, but the device must be sealed in the emergency bag provided at registration (you take this with you with all your stuff sealed away). No unauthorised maps: You may only use maps we provide – if we choose to provide any at all! No shortcuts: You must complete the race using only your own two legs. Emergency bag integrity: Breaking the seal on your emergency bag will result in disqualification.FAQ's
It is your responsibility to have checked through the FAQs ahead of event day, here you will find all the event info: start times, cut off times, required kit etc, the link is in the menu bar!
Are you ready to face The Drop and prove you’ve got what it takes? The ultimate test of resilience and resourcefulness awaits!
Course details
Start address: Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Finish address: Cosy Dove, Hunter's Road, Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Registrati
Registration closes on 27 novembre (303 giorni sinistra)
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Totale
È possibile, entro 24 ore dopo la vostra registrazione, ottenere un rimborso completo, se si cambia idea.
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What’s included
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done Finisher medal
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done Shuttle to Start Line
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done Bag drop info
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done Emergency kit bag
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done Live GPS tracking
Recensioni
Puoi essere il primo a scrivere una recensione per questo evento
Domande Frequenti
What is the cancellation/refund policy for this event?
NO, there will be NO refunds. From the moment you enter we start to incure costs. Do read this line again!
What support is available along the course?
There is NO support available after the start, NO first aid, NO physio, NO toilets NO water etc, if you don't like this don't enter. There will be NO sweeper vehicle, you have to make your own way back before the cut-off.
What is the terrain?
How the heck do we know, the route is entirely your choice, hills, moors, canals, tracks and road... You decide, but what ever you do, make sure you have fun, enjoy this as an adventure not a race!
What kit do I need to bring on the day?
There are several things that you will need on the day to help you to perform your best, the following list is just a suggestion of what we have found useful - talk to other athletes, join a local club who will be able to give you some great advice and develop a list to best suit you. Warm/suitable clothes for prior to and after the event, these can be left at the HQ and will be at there on your return. (leave nothing on the transport) Race numbers - pinned/attached to your race t-shirt/top or race belt, and any medical conditions clearly written on the back of your number. You will need to show your race numbers for the duration of the event and at prize giving. (you collect these from us at registration on the day) Map of how to get to the event venue!
Are there any water/feed stations?
NO but, you may pass shops etc so take some change or bank card!
Strava and other activity sharing apps
Yes you can use Strava, Garmin, Suunto or any other type of tracking, simply start your chosen tracking device when you sit on the transport, seal it in the bag we provide and take it with you. On your return, crop out the vehicle section of your adventure. #Strava
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