The Drop UK

The Drop - York

Next Race: 11/05/2025

Up & Running, 9 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP

The Drop UK

The Drop - York

Next Race: 11/05/2025

Up & Running, 9 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP

1. Transport to the Start Location: We provide transport to the event’s start location (Drop Points). Please ensure you arrive at the designated pick-up point on time, this is usually just a 2 or 3 minute walk from race registration/finish and we will always walk you there.

2. Support Vehicles: Support vehicles will be out in the area; however, 'let’s be clear — we will NOT be collecting or rescuing you'. Be prepared to complete the event on your own.

3. Finisher Memento: All participants who finish within the cutoff time will receive a special memento to commemorate their achievement.

Additional Services (Not Included in the Entry Fee but, available where possible) - Food & Drinks: Hot meals, snacks, and drinks will be available at or near the event HQ. Please bring cash or card. - Live GPS Tracking: Most events include live GPS tracking, allowing you to share your progress with friends and family.

The following will get you disqualified;

  1. Using of a gps device. Recording your progress is acceptable, but the device you use will have to be sealed in the emergency bag. (We will supply this and seal it for you!)
  2. Using a map other than any that we choose to give you! (Obviously if one is on a bus stop etc, you can use it but you can NOT take your own!)
  3. Using anything except your own two legs to get you to the finish!
  4. Breaking the seal on the emergency bag

 

 Cut-off time 5 hours for both the 10 & 15-Mile!

There is NO support available after the start.

NO first aid

NO physio

NO toilets (unless you come across them on your way!)

NO water

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.

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!
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!


This is a mandatory kit list for all competitors - no exceptions, no excuses. Every person needs to have there own.

 

Prepare for any conditions. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification from the event.

  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Foil Blanket
  • Whistle
  • Waterproof Trousers
  • Winter Visibility Gear

 

Waterproof Jacket

This isn’t a fashion show or a theme park ride. Your jacket must feature a waterproof membrane with taped seams. Anything less, and you’re out.

 

Foil Blanket

Lightweight, compact, life-saving. Have one.

 

Whistle

A loud, functional whistle for emergencies. No gimmicks (metal whistles will freeze to your lips in cold weather!).

 

WINTER September 1st to April 20th

The following two items are required for all events between September 1st and April 20th, regardless of weather conditions. While we may adjust requirements based on favourable weather, this decision is ours to make. Be prepared for the worst, regardless of the forecast.

 

Waterproof Trousers

Fancy gear isn’t required. A basic, affordable pair (e.g., £5.99 from Amazon) will suffice. Note: You’re not expected to run in them, but they must stay with you at all times.

 

Winter Visibility Gear

You’ll need a back light (a glow stick or similar), a high-visibility top, or another visibility aid to ensure other road users can see you.

 

Don’t gamble with your safety, our safety or your teams…

 

Spot Inspections

We’ll conduct random kit checks on race day. If, in our judgment, your gear is inadequate for the conditions, you will not start the race. (read this bit again... Random that means we will not have to inspect everyone but, you wont know if its going to be you or not!)

 

Foil Blankets - Whistles - Glow Sticks available for purchase on the day at £4.50 each.

 

Prepare like your mission depends on it.

If, you finish and finish before the cut offs, your race results will be available live at the finish line and 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!
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.

Yes, you can download and complete the form now, it's on one of the menu links below in the website footer, we have blank copies available at registration. 

Or direct link here

Download "HERE"

NO but, you may pass shops etc so take some change or bank card!

Please leave a drop bag with us at registration at the event centre.

A drop bag! This must NOT be larger than a shoe box sized bag, think Tesco carrier bag, remember there are loads of you and we have limited space! (leave nothing on the bus as it will not be returning)

Most of our venues have NO parking. Please park sensibly nearby, car share, use public transport, remember you will be needing to park up for a few hours and city centre parking can be expensive, Edinburgh cost us just under £60, London £45 in 2024!

NO, there will be NO refunds.

From the moment you enter we start to incure costs. Do read the line above gain! Emailing and asking will not help, we will just refer you back to this, or more likely we wont reply.


If you wish to have another competitor take your place a £10.00 admin charge will be made and this can not be done less than 14 days before event day.

No, you cannot wear any type of watch during the event, regardless of the reason.

However, you are allowed to bring your watch with you. Like your phone, you can store it in the bag we provide for your adventure.

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
Hot drinks and snacks, beer & coffee may be available at some events, either in the venues or next door, make sure to bring some pennies to refuel, they will NOT be free!
How do we check your kit? Rather than check everyone's kit which as you can imagine would take way too long at registration, we perform random spot checks. A member of our team will pick on three or four people during registration and on the way to the days transport, they will be asked to show just two items from the mandatory kit list, these items will be different for each person asked. All those taking a podium position will be required to show every item on the kit mandatory kit list.
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