The Drop - Kendal Adventure invites runners and adventurers to test their mettle against one of the UK's most demanding challenges. This unique race strips away all modern conveniences, leaving participants solely reliant on their wits and endurance. Upon signing up, teams or solo competitors must relinquish all electronic devices including phones, watches, and cash. In exchange, they receive a race number and an emergency kit containing essential supplies for the journey ahead. The real adventure begins when participants are blindfolded and transported by bus to a remote drop-off point several miles away from Kendal. Once released at this undisclosed location, runners must navigate their way back to the event center using only natural landmarks and intuition. With no maps, GPS, or guidance available, each participant faces an unparalleled test of navigation skills and mental fortitude. The terrain is rugged and unpredictable, making every step crucial in determining success or failure. Whether running, walking, or crawling, participants must rely entirely on themselves to find their way back through the challenging landscape. This race pushes the boundaries of human capability, offering a rare chance to explore one's limits under conditions where technology plays no part.
Races Offered
10 miles
Dec 05, 2026
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16.1K
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Running
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109 days remaining
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£46.11
15 miles
Dec 05, 2026
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24.1K
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Type —
Running
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109 days remaining
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£55.50
6 Miles
Dec 05, 2026
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9.7K
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Type —
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109 days remaining
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£35.01
Weather History
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Kendal.
thermostatTemperature
4.1° / 8.1°
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-0.5° / 4.0°
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Avg sunshine hours
2h 24m
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Avg rainfall
7.6 mm
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Avg snowfall
0.1 cm
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Avg wind speed
16.8 km/h (Gentle breeze)
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Sweat loss rate
Low
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Course conditions
Firm and slightly soft
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Max UV Index
Low (1.4)
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Humidity
89.2%
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Sunrise
09:24
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Sunset
16:49
About Kendal
Learn more about the host city, Kendal.
Kendal, once Kirkby in Kendal or Kirkby Kendal, is a market town and civil parish in the Westmorland and Furness area of Cumbria, England, just outside the Lake District. It lies within the River Kent's dale, from which its name is derived.
