The Drop - Manchester
Deansgate, United Kingdom • 4 Oct 2025
Event overview
The Drop - Manchester is an event that offers solo or team entries over two distance options:
- 15-mile
- 10-mile
The event starts from Up & Running, 133 Deansgate, Manchester M3 3WR. The next listed race date is 04/10/2025 and there is one other date shown.
Format and practical information
Participants surrender electronic devices, watches and navigational aids at registration and receive a race number and an emergency bag. Blindfolds or blackout safety goggles are used for the initial transport to an undisclosed drop-off location. From that location, participants must find their way back to the event centre. Distances are measured as the crow flies; the actual route on foot may be longer.
Rules include no GPS, no unauthorised maps, no shortcuts, and maintaining the emergency bag seal. Opening the emergency bag seal results in disqualification. Live GPS tracking is available as an optional, extra feature and is not included in the entry fee. Trackers are described as accurate within 5 metres but can be affected by tall buildings and black spots; trackers must be returned or a £175 replacement fee applies.
Parking is available in the city centre. The nearest railway station is a 10 minute walk from event HQ and a bus station is 5 minutes away. FAQs contain additional event details such as start times, cut offs and required kit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.