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The Drop - Leeds

Name: The Drop - Leeds
Start: 2027-01-02
End: 2027-01-02
Location: Leeds

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

calendar_today 02 Jan, 2027

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sell £35.06 – £54.74

About the Event

The Drop – Leeds invites participants into an unparalleled challenge that pushes boundaries both mentally and physically. This unique race draws inspiration from military operations, offering runners an experience far removed from conventional races.
Upon registration, competitors must relinquish all electronic devices including smartphones, watches, cash, or any other aids typically relied upon during a run. In exchange for this commitment to solitude and self-reliance, participants receive only a race number and an emergency bag containing essential supplies.
The adventure begins with the unexpected: runners are blindfolded before being transported by bus to an undisclosed location. Once released from their blindfolds at the drop-off point, they face the daunting task of navigating back to the event center without any maps or technological assistance whatsoever.
This journey is entirely self-driven; participants must rely on their instincts and survival skills as they traverse varied terrain in search of a path home. Whether running swiftly through open fields, walking along winding paths, or crawling under obstacles, each step taken brings them closer to completing this extraordinary challenge.
The Drop – Leeds offers an unparalleled test for those seeking more than just a race; it’s about pushing personal limits and embracing the unknown.

Races Offered

10 Mile

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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Type — Running

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10:00

15 Mile

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 24.1K

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Type — Running

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10:00

10 miles

Jan 02, 2027

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Distance — 16.1K

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Type — Running

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87 days remaining

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£45.33

15 miles

Jan 02, 2027

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Distance — 24.1K

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Type — Running

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87 days remaining

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£54.74

6 Miles

Jan 02, 2027

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Distance — 9.7K

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Type — Running

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87 days remaining

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£35.06

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

1.4° / 6.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

-3.6° / 1.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

3h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

16.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (1.4)

humidity_mid Humidity

85.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

09:12

nightlight Sunset

17:17

About Leeds

Learn more about the host city, Leeds.

Leeds is the largest city in the county of West Yorkshire and the third largest city in Britain, though its urban area size falls behind that of Manchester. Once a major industrial centre, the city today is better known for being the largest UK financial centre outside London, and for its impressive shopping, nightlife, universities and sports facilities. Leeds also has a growing cultural reputation, being home to many museums, restaurants and theatres, and a mixture of Georgian, Victorian, 20th and 21st century architecture.