Bag drop is the baggage service at a race that lets runners check a bag of belongings before the start and collect it after finishing. You typically hand it over at a marked truck or tent near the start using a numbered tag matching your bib. It's meant for essentials like warm clothes, a phone, and post-race snacks, not valuables.
It's a supervised baggage counter where you leave a labeled bag before the race starts and pick it up near the finish afterward. It's usually included free with your race entry.
You attach a numbered tag, usually printed with your bib number, to a bag and hand it to volunteers at the designated truck or tent. Keep the matching tag or wristband to reclaim it after you finish.
Pack a dry change of clothes, footwear, a towel, and any post-race snacks or recovery drink. Keep it light since you'll need to carry it back yourself once collected.
It's best to avoid it, since bag drop areas are busy and not designed for high-value items. Leave cash, jewelry, and important documents with a friend or at home instead.
Bag drop trucks usually relocate to a spot near the finish line, clearly marked on the race day map. Bring your tag or bib, since staff match it against your bag before handing it back.