Drop Q & A's Intel Sessions

Q: What do teams need to know about kit, rules and navigation?

You can share snacks and morale, but each Dropster must carry their own mandatory kit (waterproofs, foil blanket, whistle, etc.) — don’t assume someone else packed it. Jet has probably checked already especialy for snacks!. Teams can navigate together, argue together and panic together, but the rules are the same as solo entries: no phones, no watches, no GPS, no maps. Being in a team doesn’t make the challenge easier — just louder and usually funnier.

Question 1

Mandatory kit

Accepted Answer

MANDATORY KIT - ALL EVENTS BETWEEN September 1st & April 20th require ALL kit! For Summer events see exceptions below.

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 or Emergency Bivvy
Whistle
Waterproof Trousers (dont have any! get over toamazon now, they rabnge from £5.99 to...)
Winter Visibility Gear
200ml water

Winter you are required to have and carry all items, Summer everything above except waterproof trousers, see notes below.

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, just be sensible: will your jacket keep out the rain, we do not expect you wearing a £1000 expodition parka, but, we do expect something that wasnt desinged for a winter night out in Newcastle (no offence meant to any one from newcastle but we know you are made from tougher stuff up there!!) .

Foil Blanket / Bivvy Bag

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 for The Drop is September 1st to April 20th (Summer is everything outside these dates)

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.

Also consider adding a compact First Aid Kit just the essentials.

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

Prepare like your mission depends on it.

Just rememebr we have no idea what route you are goimng to choose,... we need you to be prepared for all eventualities!!

Question 2

Can I enter The Drop as a team?

Accepted Answer

Yes — you can enter solo or as a team. There’s no strict maximum team size, but based on experience the ideal number is 2–4 people. Bigger groups slow down decisions and usually end up with one person doing all the thinking while everyone else follows.
Every team member needs their own separate entry, and teams must start, stay, and finish together. If you split up on the route, you are no longer a team — you’re now solo runners.

Question 3

What do teams need to know about kit, rules and navigation?

Accepted Answer

You can share snacks and morale, but each Dropster must carry their own mandatory kit (waterproofs, foil blanket, whistle, etc.) — don’t assume someone else packed it. Jet has probably checked already especialy for snacks!.
Teams can navigate together, argue together and panic together, but the rules are the same as solo entries: no phones, no watches, no GPS, no maps. Being in a team doesn’t make the challenge easier — just louder and usually funnier.

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