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The Drop - Edinburgh

Name: The Drop - Edinburgh
Start: 2026-04-04
End: 2026-04-04
Location: Edinburgh

location_city Edinburgh

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 04 Apr, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Face the ultimate test of navigation and nerve in Scotland's capital. The Drop - Edinburgh is a uniquely challenging adventure race where participants are blindfolded, bussed to an undisclosed rural drop-off point, and must find their way back to the city centre—without a map, GPS, or route. Taking place on Sunday, 5 April 2026, participants can choose a 10-mile or 15-mile "crow flies" distance, racing solo or in a team. With all electronics sealed in an emergency bag, this event pushes the boundaries of self-reliance, endurance, and mental grit. More than a race, it's a raw, stripped-back survival challenge inspired by military exercises, designed for the most adventurous runners seeking an unforgettable test. Are you ready to be dropped?

Races Offered

10 Mile

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

10:00

15 Mile

Apr 04, 2026

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Distance — 24.1K

terrain

Type — Trail running

timer

10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Edinburgh.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 4.5° / 10.9°

wb_sunny 0.2° / 6.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 15.0 /

water_drop 78.3%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 4.5° / 10.9°

wb_sunny 0.2° / 6.8°

air 15.0 km/h

water_drop 78.3%

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, located in the Central Belt of the country. With a population of 526,470 in the urban area in 2021, and 901,455 in the metropolitans, Edinburgh fizzes with a cosmopolitan yet uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Old volcanoes ensure a dramatic natural setting, with the imposing castle atop one. The city combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde. Medieval palaces, Gothic churches and fascinating historical buildings rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, such as the Scottish Parliament and the National Museum of Scotland. Variously dubbed "Auld Reekie" or "Athens of the North", but usually just plain "Embruh", it hosts great restaurants, shops, pubs, wild and mild clubs, and an unrivalled programme of events and festivals throughout the year.