Arc of attrition by UTMB 2027

Perranporth, United Kingdom, 22 January 2027

Point-to-point coastal ultra on the South West Coast Path from Coverack to Perranporth Airfield. Official race stats list 173 km and 5,507 m ascent. The page describes exposed coastal terrain, remote headlands, relentless climbs, technical trail, and winter conditions, with a 37-hour max allowed race time.

4 distances from 22 to 172 km, up to 3,644 m of climb.

Distances

172 km: 172 km, 3644 m of climb, highest point 121 m, 22 January 2027.
Point-to-point coastal ultra on the South West Coast Path from Coverack to Perranporth Airfield. Official race stats list 173 km and 5,507 m ascent. The page describes exposed coastal terrain, remote headlands, relentless climbs, technical trail, and winter conditions, with a 37-hour max allowed race time.
82 km: 82 km, 2784 m of climb, highest point 121 m, 23 January 2027.
Point-to-point coastal ultra from Land's End to Perranporth Airfield on the South West Coast Path. Official distance is 82.75 km. Official checkpoint/aid sequence shows the route passing Sennen, Cape Cornwall, Pendeen, Zennor, Lelant, Hayle, Godrevy, Portreath, and Porthtowan before finishing at Perranporth Airfield.
49 km: 49 km, 1455 m of climb, highest point 101 m, 24 January 2027.
Point-to-point coastal race from Harlyn Bay to Perranporth Airfield on the South West Coast Path. Official distance is 49.41 km. Official checkpoint/aid sequence shows the route passing Trevose Head, Porthcothan Bay, Mawgan Porth, Porth/Newquay, Polly Joke, Holywell Bay, and Perran Sands before the finish at Perranporth Airfield.
22 km: 22 km, 748 m of climb, highest point 188 m, 24 January 2027.
Undulating 22 km coastal loop on the South West Coast Path starting and finishing at Perranporth Airfield. The route heads south through St Agnes to Porthtowan, then turns inland to climb St Agnes Beacon before returning to Perranporth Airfield. Official page lists 22.1 km, 744 m ascent, 11:00 start, and 4-hour max time.