NEWS
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15/07/2021
We have dropped the 100-mile option, just not enough takers to make it viable, now edited down to just 50-miles... With the announcement of our new date comes the announcement of our new charity partner! We have teamed up with Happy Days Homeless Charity an amazing charity doing some fantastic work in Calderdale and Kirklees, getting homeless men off the streets and into independent living. Please click the image and check them out!
All the drop events are under new management as of March 20th 2021, all previous entries are carried over to future events, if you can't attend the new event date it is possible to defer your place to a future event, but this can only be done no later than 12 weeks prior to event day.
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The Drop 50 Charity
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THE DROP
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Details: |
The Drop - 50The Drop - 50
Using a little bit of military know how we have come up with possibly the most challenging race in the UK! At registration, you will hand over all electronic devices, phones, watches and money! In return you will be given a race number and an emergency bag*. You will then seal these items in the bag so you can take them with you BUT open the bag before you finish and you will be disqualified. You will be placed in our vehicle, blindfolded** and then driven to a location 100 miles away, (as the crow flies) from the event centre. Here you will be released, all you have to do is make your way back to the event centre. No Map No GPS No Route No Money No Help No Compass You are fully self-sufficient from the moment you leave the vehicle, make your own way. So run, walk or crawl your way back. Be warned now, the distances are as the crow flies and we won't be coming to save you. **blindfolded, we will be using blackout safety goggles, we appreciate that some people may have problems but don't worry we have an alternative! CUT OFF:: 20 Hours (this might seem a long time but, you could potentially run 60+ miles) Entry for the Drop 100-mile includes a personal GPS tracker supplied by Open Tracking (the same as used on the Spine Race!). Your friends and family will be able to follow your adventure live through a weblink we will supply two days before event day. We strongly discourage support crews of any kind but we understand some of you are a little soft! We will let your crew know the area you will be dropped but not the location, they are allowed to shadow you but, if they interfere at all with your route choice, offer any support beyond a smiley face and a bag of crisps, you WILL be named, shamed and binned! (this info will only be released to them when you are less than 15 mile from the drop point!) Rules:The following will get you disqualified;
Event centre location & Finish point: |
Registration:: Car park next to and in Mamil Bar, 11 Owler Ings Rd, Brighouse HD6 1EJ
Parking:: Parking is available in the town centre, please park sensibly near by, preferably arrange to car share. be aware how long you could be parking for. There is great rail and bus links, leave the car at home and join us for a drink after! Catering:: Hot drinks / cold drinks and snacks and food available at the finish. lots and lots of options in town for food Weather:: BBC we can't really tell you! Nearest Railway Station:: Brighouse station, 5 minute walk from event HQ Bus Services:: Brighouse bus station outside event HQ 
Drop point, someplace along the black line
Information:Times::
Registration opens 07:30 Transport leaves at 08:00. Start when we reach the start Costs:: £65.00 per person Closing Date:: when full... Limited to just 5 places Results:: Prizes:: EVERYONE GETS SOMETHING What do you get::
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May 2019
Questions and one or two answers
Start Times
These will depend on the exact location of the drop, expect this to be anything between 20:40 to 21:40.
Cut off times?
36 Hours (this might seem a long time but, you could potentially run 120+ miles)
Prizes?
Men: 1st
Women: 1st
Awards will be presented as you finish.
What support is available along the route?
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.
What is the terrain?
How the heck do we know, the route is entirely your choice, hills, moors, canals, tracks and road... You decide
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 on the bus and will be at the event centre on your return.
* 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.
Map of how to get to the event venue!
Mandatory kit - Mandatory Kit list regardless of the weather for all competitors, this is the minimum we will expect you to have.
Glow sticks / Foil blankets can be purchased on the day £2.50 each (pre-order!)
How can I check race results?
If, you finish, race results will be published within two hours of race ending, on our website under the 'Results'. On the day results will be available from the race results centre - Somewhere in the event centre. It is your responsibility to visit the website if you want them in a hurry!
Can under 18-year olds enter your events?
We are sorry but due to Child Protection and Insurance restrictions, we do not currently allow any under 18-year olds to enter our events. But keep in touch or drop us an email as this might be changing.
Do I need to bring any forms with me?
No, at registration you will need to provide your name and address details & an emergency contact. If you have decided to give your place to someone else it is important that you let us know at registration so that we can update our records in case of an emergency, and for timing purposes.
Are there any water / feed station?
NO
Drop Bag
Please leave a drop bag at the event centre.
Where do I park?
Parking is available in the town centre, please park sensibly near by, preferably arrange to car share. be aware how long you could be parking for. There is great rail and bus links, leave the car at home and join us for a drink after!
Refunds
NO, there will be no refunds. from the moment you enter we start to incure costs.
Change of participant
If you wish to have another competitor take your place a £15.00 admin charge will be made.
These will depend on the exact location of the drop, expect this to be anything between 20:40 to 21:40.
Cut off times?
36 Hours (this might seem a long time but, you could potentially run 120+ miles)
Prizes?
Men: 1st
Women: 1st
Awards will be presented as you finish.
What support is available along the route?
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.
What is the terrain?
How the heck do we know, the route is entirely your choice, hills, moors, canals, tracks and road... You decide
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 on the bus and will be at the event centre on your return.
* 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.
Map of how to get to the event venue!
Mandatory kit - Mandatory Kit list regardless of the weather for all competitors, this is the minimum we will expect you to have.
- • Waterproof jacket - not a log flume poncho or super market fashion jacket, it has to have a waterproof membrane with taped seams
- • Waterproof trousers see point 1
- • Long sleeve top
- • Hat and gloves (not for August)
- • Torch and spare batteries Back light or Glowstick
- • Foil blanket
- • Whistle
Glow sticks / Foil blankets can be purchased on the day £2.50 each (pre-order!)
How can I check race results?
If, you finish, race results will be published within two hours of race ending, on our website under the 'Results'. On the day results will be available from the race results centre - Somewhere in the event centre. It is your responsibility to visit the website if you want them in a hurry!
Can under 18-year olds enter your events?
We are sorry but due to Child Protection and Insurance restrictions, we do not currently allow any under 18-year olds to enter our events. But keep in touch or drop us an email as this might be changing.
Do I need to bring any forms with me?
No, at registration you will need to provide your name and address details & an emergency contact. If you have decided to give your place to someone else it is important that you let us know at registration so that we can update our records in case of an emergency, and for timing purposes.
Are there any water / feed station?
NO
Drop Bag
Please leave a drop bag at the event centre.
Where do I park?
Parking is available in the town centre, please park sensibly near by, preferably arrange to car share. be aware how long you could be parking for. There is great rail and bus links, leave the car at home and join us for a drink after!
Refunds
NO, there will be no refunds. from the moment you enter we start to incure costs.
Change of participant
If you wish to have another competitor take your place a £15.00 admin charge will be made.
