Prepare for the ultimate navigational survival challenge at The Drop - Winchester on Sunday, 26th April 2026, a truly unique and mentally demanding race that strips away all modern aids. Before the start, you'll surrender all electronics and navigational tools, be blindfolded, and driven by bus to a secret drop-off point in the Hampshire countryside with only your wits to guide you back. Choose between a 10-mile or 15-mile "as the crow flies" distance, understanding that your actual route through fields, trails, and roads will likely be much longer without a map, compass, or predetermined course. This intense test of resilience, inspired by military training, challenges your raw sense of direction, decision-making under pressure, and sheer determination to simply find the finish line at Winchester's Handlebar Cafe. Strict rules ensure the purity of the challenge: no GPS, no unauthorized maps, and an emergency bag that must remain sealed to avoid disqualification. Organized by Organic Adventure Ltd, the 2026 edition promises a completely unique adventure that is less about speed and more about survival, offering an unforgettable and humbling experience for even the most seasoned endurance athletes. Are you ready to be dropped, disoriented, and discover what you're truly made of?
Races Offered
10Mile
Apr 26, 2026
straighten
Distance —
16.1K
terrain
Type —
Road running
timer
10:00
15Mile
Apr 26, 2026
straighten
Distance —
24.1K
terrain
Type —
Road running
timer
10:00
Weather Overview
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Winchester, Hampshire.
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat5.3° / 13.2°
wb_sunny1.4° / 9.0°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air15.2 /
water_drop77.2%
Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
thermostat5.3° / 13.2°
wb_sunny1.4° / 9.0°
air15.2 km/h
water_drop77.2%
About Winchester, Hampshire
Winchester is a cathedral city in Hampshire, England. The city lies at the heart of the wider City of Winchester, a local government district, at the western end of the South Downs National Park, on the River Itchen. It is 60 miles (97 km) south-west of London and 14 miles (23 km) from Southampton, its nearest major city. At the 2021 census, the built-up area of Winchester had a population of 48,478. The wider City of Winchester district includes towns such as Alresford and Bishop's Waltham and had a population of 127,439 in 2021. Winchester is the county town of Hampshire and contains the head offices of Hampshire County Council.