Trail ultramarathon · United Kingdom

Arc of Attrition by UTMB

22–24 January 2027 · Perranporth, Cornwall

Arc 50K: Sun, 24 January 2027

A winter UTMB World Series event on the South West Coast Path in Cornwall, run largely in darkness and Atlantic weather.

2027 dates confirmed

Event and distance dates were checked against the organizer schedule.

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16 weeks to go Good timing for course research, travel planning, terrain-matched long runs, and a structured build.

Entry · Arc 50K · 2027 edition

Registration open

First come, first served until places run out. Open on the organizer's page on 30 Sep 2026, which does not say how many places are left.

  1. ✓ Registration opens (UTMB Index holders)Mon 13 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST
  2. ✓ Registration opensWed 15 Jul 2026, 10:00 BST

From the organizer's page, checked 30 Sep 2026. TrailSplits does not know whether you have a place; the organizer is the final word.

Race Overview

Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a trail ultramarathon scheduled for 22–24 January 2027 in Perranporth, Cornwall, United Kingdom. TrailSplits currently includes 4 mapped courses for this event, with course maps, elevation profiles, weather context, and pacing tools for the uploaded GPX data.

How to get a place: First come, first served with no pre-registration or lottery. For the January 2027 edition, sales opened on 13 July 2026 for UTMB Index holders (48 hours) and to everyone on 15 July 2026; no waiting list. Organizer's page, checked Wednesday 30 September 2026.

16 weeks to go
Date
22–24 January 2027
Type
Trail ultramarathon
Distances
4: Arc 100M, Arc 100K, Arc 50K, Arc 20K
Biggest course
173 km · +5,507 m vert
Location
Perranporth, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Arc 50K date
Sun, 24 January 2027
Arc 50K entry
Open entry

TrailSplits is a free, independent route & pacing companion — not the official race. Visit the official Arc of Attrition by UTMB site →

Finishing Arc 50K earns 2 Running Stones (50K category) toward the UTMB World Series Finals lottery. How Running Stones work.

Racing more than once next year? Add Arc 50K to a season and see whether your races work together.

Compare it with other races; no account needed.

Explore the Arc 50K course

Inspect the official course track on a topographic map, through its elevation profile, or in 3D.

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Selected distance

Free training plan — Arc 50K

Vert-focused blueprint with route-finder links into the Planner.

Arc 50K plan 49.4 km · 1458 m D+

Prepare and return

Save Arc 50K to My Races

Keep this course, its training plan, calendar and future course updates together in your private My Races page. Saving does not publish your workouts, pace or progress.

Race route lab

Turn Arc 50K into a local rehearsal route

Open the official course in Planner, then choose a nearby start point to build a shorter loop that matches the course demand. This course averages about 29.5 m climb per km.

Race tools — Arc 50K

Sun, 24 January 2027

16 weeks to go

Send to your watch

Load the Arc of Attrition by UTMB Arc 50K GPX onto your GPS watch

Get the official course as a clean GPX or a Garmin TCX course, with step-by-step instructions to load it onto a Garmin, COROS, Suunto, Wahoo, or Komoot — free, no account needed.

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Compare your training

Compare your route to the Arc of Attrition by UTMB Arc 50K course

See how faithfully your rehearsal route matches the real race. The official course for Arc 50K loads as Route A — upload your training route to compare distance, elevation gain, estimated time, and how much of the course you actually cover.

Compare to the course

Course analysis

Analyze the Arc of Attrition by UTMB Arc 50K course — every climb

See the Arc 50K course broken into its major climbs and descents in order — length, gain, average grade, and steepness — so you know where the crux is and how to pace and fuel it.

Analyze the course

Race-week reminders

Get a nudge before Arc of Attrition by UTMB

A free browser notification in the final week — the course crux, the weather window, and loading the GPX onto your watch. No app, no email, no account.

Arc of Attrition by UTMB — frequently asked questions

When is Arc of Attrition by UTMB 2027?

Arc of Attrition by UTMB 2027 races run 22–24 January 2027 in Perranporth, Cornwall; the Arc 50K is on Sun, 24 January 2027. Check the official race site for registration deadlines and final details.

How long is Arc of Attrition by UTMB and how much climbing is there?

4 distances (22.1–173 km). The longest course is 173 km with about 5,507 m of vertical gain — a demanding mountain course.

Is there a free GPX and course map for Arc of Attrition by UTMB?

Yes. TrailSplits gives you the course map, an interactive elevation profile, a 3D flyover and a downloadable GPX for every mapped distance — free and with no sign-up.

How do I train for Arc of Attrition by UTMB?

Each distance has a free, course-specific 16-week training plan built around its distance, vertical gain and cut-offs, plus a pace and cut-off calculator.

Is TrailSplits the official Arc of Attrition by UTMB website?

No. TrailSplits is a free, independent route and pacing companion. For registration and official rules, visit https://arcofattrition.utmb.world/.

Analyze this route in the Planner

Load the GPX directly into TrailSplits for surface analysis and terrain intel.