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Arc of attrition by UTMB 2027

Perranporth, United Kingdom, 22 Jan 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 5,422 m of climb.

Distances

• 172 km: 172 km, 5422 m of climb, highest point 121 m, 22 Jan 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.

  172 km cut-off times

  • Lizard Point, 17.3 km: 16:30
  • Porthleven, 40.4 km: 20:30
  • Penzance, 64.8 km: 01:00, day 2
  • Land's End, 90.3 km: 07:00, day 2
  • Pendeen, 106.6 km: 11:00, day 2
  • Lelant, 134.8 km: 18:00, day 2
  • Godrevy, 145.4 km: 20:00, day 2
  • Portreath, 157.2 km: 23:30, day 2
  • Finish, 171.6 km: 02:00, day 3

  172 km aid stations

  • Lizard Point, 17.3 km
  • Porthleven, 40.4 km
  • Penzance, 64.8 km
  • Porthcurno, 82.7 km
  • Land's End, 90.3 km
  • Pendeen, 106.6 km
  • Lelant, 134.8 km
  • Godrevy, 145.4 km
  • Portreath, 157.2 km

  On the course: assistance allowed, bag drop, bus, naak, power, rest area, toilets, water.

  172 km equipment

  • Cold weather kit is included as part of the mandatory kit (mandatory)
  • Mandatory kit must be carried for the whole race (mandatory)
  • 1 x 30 litre UTMB World Series drop-bag (recommended)
• 82 km: 82 km, 2784 m of climb, highest point 121 m, 23 Jan 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.

  82 km cut-off times

  • Pendeen, 16.2 km: 13:30
  • Lelant, 44.5 km: 19:00
  • Godrevy, 55.0 km: 20:30
  • Portreath, 66.9 km: 23:30
  • Finish, 82.0 km: 02:30, day 2

  82 km aid stations

  • Pendeen, 16.2 km
  • Lelant, 44.5 km
  • Godrevy, 55.0 km
  • Portreath, 66.9 km

  On the course: bag drop, bus, naak, toilets, water.

  82 km equipment

  • Cold weather kit is included as part of the mandatory kit (mandatory)
  • Mandatory kit must be carried for the whole race (mandatory)
  • Official schedule references Arc 100K drop-bag drop-off/collection (recommended)
• 49 km: 49 km, 1455 m of climb, highest point 101 m, 24 Jan 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.

  49 km cut-off times

  • Mawgan Porth, 17.9 km: 13:00
  • Porth, 24.8 km: 14:30
  • Holywell Bay, 37.5 km: 15:30
  • Finish, 49.0 km: 18:30

  49 km aid stations

  • Mawgan Porth, 17.9 km
  • Porth, 24.8 km
  • Holywell Bay, 37.5 km

  On the course: bus, naak, toilets, water.

  49 km equipment

  • Cold weather kit is included as part of the mandatory kit (mandatory)
  • Mandatory kit must be carried for the whole race (mandatory)
  • Official schedule references Arc 50K baggage drop (recommended)
• 22 km: 22 km, 748 m of climb, highest point 188 m, 24 Jan 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.

  22 km cut-off times

  • Porthtowan, 9.6 km: 13:00
  • Finish, 21.9 km: 15:30

  22 km aid stations

  • Porthtowan, 9.6 km

  On the course: naak, toilets, water.

  22 km equipment

  • Cold weather kit is included unless organisers remove items 24 hours before race (mandatory)
  • Official mandatory kit must be carried for the whole race duration (mandatory)
  • Clothing and equipment suitable for severe January coastal weather conditions (recommended)

Other editions

• Arc of attrition by UTMB 2026, 25 Jan 2026: 24K (24 km, 673 m of climb, highest point 104 m).