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The Drop - Bath

calendar_today 05 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

Face the ultimate navigation challenge in a race that strips away all technology and tests pure instinct. The Drop - Bath returns on Saturday, 5th July 2026, daring you to tackle a 10 or 15-mile "escape" after being blindfolded and dropped at a secret location in the countryside. With no map, GPS, or provided route, you must rely solely on your wits, terrain judgment, and determination to find your way back to the event centre in Bath. This unique, military-inspired adventure pushes the boundaries of traditional racing, emphasizing resilience, resourcefulness, and mental fortitude over pure speed. Are you ready to be stripped of all aids and discover what you're truly made of? Secure your spot for the UK's most unconventional and thrilling race.

Races Offered

15 mile

Jul 05, 2026

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Distance — 24.1K

terrain

Type —

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09:00

10 mile

Jul 05, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

terrain

Type —

timer

10:00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Bath.

thermostat Temperature
12.9° / 20.5°
wb_sunny Feels like
11.0° / 17.9°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
10h 30m
water_drop Avg rainfall
3.0 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
14.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)
opacity Sweat loss rate
Moderate
terrain Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
sunny Max UV Index
Moderate (5.6)
humidity_mid Humidity
76.3%
wb_twilight Sunrise
05:13
nightlight Sunset
21:16

About Bath

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Bath is a historic Roman and Georgian spa city. It is famous for its hot springs, Roman period baths, Medieval heritage and stately Georgian architecture. Bath has been double UNESCO-listed as a World Heritage Site, both in its own right and as one of 11 "Great Spa Towns of Europe". Set in the rolling Somerset countryside on the southern edge of the Cotswolds, Bath offers a diverse range of attractions for its 4.4 million visitors each year: restaurants, theatres, cinemas, pubs and nightclubs, along with interesting museums, and a wide range of guided tours. It is also a university city.

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