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The Drop - Norwich

location_city Norwich

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 11 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Test your instincts and fortitude in the ultimate navigational challenge at The Drop - Norwich on January 11, 2026, a uniquely thrilling race that strips away all modern aids for a raw, back-to-basics adventure. Participants are blindfolded and transported by bus to a secret drop-off point in the Norfolk countryside, armed with nothing but a race number and a sealed emergency bag, tasked with finding their way back to the city centre using only their wits and sense of direction. Choose between the 10-mile or 15-mile "as the crow flies" distances, understanding that the true route you forge through fields, tracks, and lanes will be significantly longer and more demanding. This event, inspired by military training, is a profound test of mental resilience, resourcefulness, and sheer determination, where rules are strict and breaking the seal on your emergency bag means instant disqualification. More than a physical race, it's an immersive experience that pushes you beyond comfort zones, rewarding not the fastest runner but the most resourceful navigator. With optional live GPS tracking for spectators to watch the drama unfold, the atmosphere is charged with anticipation and shared ordeal. Are you ready to be dropped into the unknown and find your way home? Secure your entry for a January day that will redefine your concept of a challenge.

Races Offered

10 mile

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

11:00

15 mile

Jan 11, 2026

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Distance — 24.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

11:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for January in Norwich.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 2.2° / 7.6°
wb_sunny -2.9° / 2.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 18.5 /
water_drop 83.9%

About Norwich

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Norwich, a two-cathedral city, is the capital of the English county of Norfolk, within the larger region of East Anglia. It lies some 185 km NNE of London, and as well as being a convenient base for exploring the Broads and the North Norfolk Coast is also a superb destination in its own right, with a lot more to see, do and enjoy than might otherwise be expected from one of England's smallest cities.

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