The Drop - Kendal

Kendal, United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025

The Drop - Kendal (6 December 2025)

The event is set at Podda & Wren Coffee Roasters, 4 Elephant Yard, Kendal LA9 4QQ. Entrants choose between the following distances:

  • 10 miles - entry £45.50
  • 15 miles - entry £55.00

Open to entrants aged 18 and over on 06/12/2025. Entries are offered for solo competitors or teams. Distances are measured as the crow flies; the actual ground route may be longer.

Format and rules

At registration participants surrender electronic devices and navigational aids and receive a race number and an emergency bag. Competitors are transported to an undisclosed drop-off location while blindfolded or using an alternative provided. From that point each entrant must find their own way back to the event centre without a provided map, GPS, compass, or external help. Organisers may provide maps only if they choose to do so. Breaking the seal on the emergency bag, using unauthorised maps, or taking shortcuts leads to disqualification.

Tracking and safety

Live GPS tracking is offered as an optional, paid feature and is not included in the entry fee. Trackers are described as accurate to within 5 metres but can be affected by tall buildings or signal black spots. Trackers must be returned after the event or a £175 replacement fee applies. Organisers retain access to additional safety features not available to participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

15 mi
15-Mile
10 mi
10-Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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