The Drop - Bournemouth

Question 1

What kit do I need to bring on the day? (See mandatory kit!)

Accepted Answer

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! 

Question 2

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 (don't have any! get over to amazon now, they range 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 expedition 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 going to choose,... we need you to be prepared for all eventualities!!

Question 3

How can I check race results?

Accepted Answer

- Race results will be available live at the finish line for participants who finish before the cut-off times.
- Results will be published on our website within two hours of the race ending, under the 'Results' section.
- On the day of the event, results can also be accessed at the race results centre located within the event centre (see Wane).
- It is your responsibility to check the website for quick access to your results.

Question 4

Are there any water / feed station

Accepted Answer

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

Any event between April 1st and November 1st, you are required to carry a minimum 200ml of water, we recomend 500ml!.

Question 5

Refunds

Accepted Answer

NO, there will be NO refunds.

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

Please go checjk terms of entry for all options.

Question 6

Cut off Times

Accepted Answer

5 hours for both the 10 & 15-Mile or 6-Miles that's 15:00 - 3 o'clock no later, if you can't make the generous cut off time, DO NOT enter this event, you will be putting your self and our team at risk.  (15 miles as the crow flies could end up been 20 or more depending how lost you get)

Question 7

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 8

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.

Question 9

GPS Trackers?

Accepted Answer

Do I have to wear one?

Yes. All Dropsters must carry a GPS tracker for the full event.
No tracker = no start.

Why do you use them?

Safety.
Trackers allow us to monitor locations in real time so we can act quickly if needed.

Are you tracking my route?

Yes, but only during the event.
Tracking stops when you finish.

Privacy & Data Use

Trackers are used for safety, not marketing.

During the event:

Live location is visible to event staff only
Anyone else can see you only if you share your private tracking link

We do not use live tracking data for promotional or advertising purposes.

After the event:

Any routes shared are real event data
No live locations
No personal details without permission
Used only to reflect what actually happened on the day

Tracking stops as soon as you finish.

Can friends or family follow me?

Yes – only if you share your private tracking link with them.

Tracking links are:

Issued individually by email a couple of days before the event
Available again on event day from The Drop Ops Team if needed

You decide who gets it.

Where do I carry it?

In your emergency bag or securely on your person.
We’ll show you exactly where to place it on the day.

Will I get my route afterwards?

Depends on the event.
At the finish, tracking data may be available so you can view:

Your route
How others approached the challenge

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The Drop - Bournemouth

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