A coastal adventure awaits
The Arc 50K is a spectacular point-to-point race that journeys from North to South along Cornwall's rugged Atlantic coastline, finishing at Perranporth Airfield. Taking in some of the most dramatic sections of the South West Coast Path, runners will experience exposed clifftops, rolling coastal trails and breathtaking ocean views throughout the route.
Designed as the perfect stepping stone into ultra-distance trail running, the Arc 50K delivers all the challenge, beauty and adventure that Arc of Attrition by UTMB is renowned for, in a more accessible format.
Runners will need the ability and experience to be self-sufficient in potentially challenging winter weather conditions and periods of darkness.
Runners will complete a new point-to-point 50 km course along the South West Coast Path, a National Trail and one of England's longest marked footpaths. The new Arc 50K race starts at Harlyn Bay, rounding the Trevose headland before heading South on the coastal path, taking runners through a variety of coves, sand dunes and terrains before arriving at Perranporth Airfield.
Particular care needs to be taken at the following points to ensure you follow the official coast path.
Porthcothan Bay Mawgan Porth Porth Newquay Polly Joke Holywell Bay Perranporth
For a full list of the mandatory kit (clothing and equipment) which you must have with you at all times during your race, please visit the mandatory kit webpage.
There are three aid stations available in strategic locations at regular intervals along the course. These provide basic food and drink options to runners, warm shelter and toilet facilities. A selection of other snacks, including cold drinks, water, cola and Näak Energy products, will be available.
There will be toilet facilities (including female toilets and toilets with period products), seating and rest areas.
There is no personal assistance ('support crew') allowed during the Arc 50K competition. Therefore, only participants will be allowed access to aid stations.
The Arc of Attrition by UTMB is a semi-autonomous / self-sufficient event with aid stations and medical cover at strategic locations on the course.
There will be no personal assistance (also known as 'support crew') allowed during the Arc 50K competition. No personal assistance is allowed at any point along the route or during the race.
However, due to the extent of the course, the likelihood of fatigue and the time of year, we strongly advise you to have someone to meet you at the finish who can drive you home after the event.
The race follows an existing waymarked route, and there will be some course waymarking. We would however recommend runners have previous trail running experience.
The route follows the undulating cliff path and cliff edges, and the terrain can be difficult, steep and arduous in places.
Depending on your pace, the later part of this race will be undertaken in the dark. You should ideally have had some experience of night time running prior to the event.
