Registration Conditions
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
Registrations will go on sale on the website arcofattrition.utmb.world on Tuesday 30 April 2024 at 10:00 UK local time (11:00 CET) by direct purchase, without pre-registration and lottery.
For the first 48 hours registrations will only be open to runners WITH a valid UTMB Index. From Thursday 2 May 2024 at 10:00 UK local time (11:00 CET) registrations will be open to runners WITH or WITHOUT a valid UTMB Index.
Registrations can be done until Friday 6 December 2024 at 23:59, or until they are sold out. Registrations will be made exclusively online and payment will be made by credit card. Registrations are not accepted on the day of the event. All registrations must be completed and paid before this date. There will not be a waiting list in operation for any of the race distances.
Please note: we operate a variable pricing structure for registrations. To secure your entry at the best price it's recommended you purchase your registration as soon as possible.
25% of entries to all distances will be available upon launch at a reduced ‘early bird’ fee. Entry fee prices will rise after the ‘early bird’ fee. Pricing is inventory-based according to quantities and will automatically increase when capacity at each price band has been filled.
| Race | Prices |
|---|---|
| Arc 100 | From £209.00 - £259.00 |
| Arc 50 | From £139.00 - £189.00 |
| Arc 25 | From £95.00 - £125.00 |
Prior to the event, all participants must have read and understood the event rules including the mandatory kit needed to be carried at all times during their race.
Races are open to anyone, male or female, who are at least 20 years old on the day of the race start:
- Arc 100. Born on or before 24 January 2005.
- Arc 50 and Arc 25. Born on or before 25 January 2005.
To register to the Arc 100 and Arc 50, runners must have experience in long distance races. It is important to have in mind the difficulty of the terrain and the fact these are semi-self-sufficient races. Arc of Attrition by UTMB® is not an event for beginners in trail running.
Arc 100:
The organisers recommend participants to have a UTMB® Index, that means a level of performance, of at least 380 in the 50K, 100K or 100M race category, to register for the Arc 100. This is the value at which the cut-off times are calculated. With an UTMB® Index below this value it is very likely the runner will not be able to arrive at the checkpoints on time as they will not be able to comply with the established cut-off times. It is advisable not to register for Arc 100 with a UTMB® Index below 380. Cut-off times are strictly enforced.
For further information on the UTMB® performance index CLICK HERE. To check your UTMB Index CLICK HERE.
Arc 50:
Participants registering for the Arc 50 do not need to have a UTMB® Index. However, the race still features difficult terrain and the potential for challenging weather conditions. Participants will need to meet the cut-off times in order to continue in the competition. Despite not requiring a UTMB® Index, participants must be prepared, both physically and mentally, for the race.
Arc 25:
Participants registering for the Arc 25 do not need to have a UTMB® Index. However, the race still features difficult terrain and the potential for challenging weather conditions. Participants will need to meet the cut-off times in order to continue in the competition. Despite not requiring a UTMB® Index, participants must be prepared, both physically and mentally, for the race.
Each registration fee includes the following at Arc of Attrition by UTMB®:
- 40km (25 miles) / 80km (50 miles) / 160km (100 miles) of stunning trail-running on the undulating Cornwall Coastal Path.
- Signed routes with breathtaking views and vistas of the Cornish Coast (January weather permitting!).
- Several well-stocked and sheltered aid stations along each course (exact number and location(s) to be confirmed per race).
- Drop bag facility at the half-way aid station for participants in the Arc 50 and Arc 100.
- 2 / 3 / 4 UTMB Running Stones respectively (finishers only) allowing entry to the UTMB Mont-Blanc ballot - the UTMB World Series Finals.
- Choice of an event T-shirt* or to plant a tree with Trees not Tees instead.
- Distance-specific belt buckles for all finishers.
- UTMB World Series drawstring drop bag for Arc 50 and Arc 100 runners, reusable at other UTMB World Series Events
- Waterproof and durable race route map.
- Live timing and results by LiveTrail.
- Live GPS tracking for Arc 50 and Arc 100 runners.
- Professional event photography and videography.
- Free entry to the Ultra-Trail Village (home of Registration, local and national brands) on Friday and Saturday.
- Trophies for top 5 male and female overall.
- Emergency medical cover throughout the race and at the finish.
*Items listed are subject to change.
A) Cancellation insurance
Runners are offered the option to subscribe to cancellation insurance during the entry process. The purpose of the cancellation insurance is to reimburse registration fees paid for the 2025 edition of Arc of Attrition by UTMB® in the event a participant requests to cancel their registration as long as the reason for cancellation is included in the policy. If you intend to take out cancellation insurance, it must be purchased with your registration.
Runners who wish to subscribe to the cancellation insurance will be asked to pay an additional 10% of the total amount, to be added to the registration fee. Cancellation insurance must be booked exclusively at the time of registration. More information HERE. Cancellation of an entry, or non-participation in the race, does not entitle the runner to a priority entry for a subsequent year or event.
There will be no refund for runners who wish to cancel their registration and do not have cancellation insurance.
Please note: we do not offer deferrals to a future edition of this event under any circumstances other than those outlined within our UTMB World Series Pregnancy Policy.
B) Exceptional conditions in case of event cancellation
If a race is cancelled, or if the event needs to be organised differently (e.g. one or more races are cancelled), for any reason beyond the control of UTMB Group, more than 30 days before the start of the event, runners will be partially refunded. The amount of the refund will be decided as to allow UTMB Group to deal with the irreversible expenses incurred at the date of the cancellation.
If a race is cancelled less than 30 days before the start of the event, or if a race in progress is interrupted, for any reason beyond the control of UTMB UK, entry fees will not be refunded.
A) Transfer to another runner
Your registration for Arc of Attrition by UTMB is personal and non-transferable. We do not allow the transfer of a registration to another runner. Therefore, if a runner is unable to attend, they will only be entitled to a refund if they have taken out cancellation insurance and the reason for cancellation is included in the policy.
B) Transfer to another race in the same event It is possible to change from one race to another race of shorter distance up to 1 month before registrations close, if places are available in the competition. However, the difference between registration fees will not be refunded. It is also possible to request a change of registration to a race of a longer distance. This change will not be made automatically, and it will be up to the race organisers to decide whether to accept it or not. In this case, the runner will have to pay the difference in price. The price will be the price in force at the time of the acceptance of the change by the organisation.
To give fair recognition to high-level athletes and to ensure a fair management of registration requests, we reserve places for elite athletes across each race, who request an entry, according to their UTMB performance index.
Elite athletes must contact Arc of Attrition by UTMB® by e-mail (arcofattrition@service.utmb.world) before the registration closing date. Registrations will not be accepted after this date. If a race is sold-out, the organisers reserve the right to accept or reject the registration request.
An elite athlete must have the following UTMB Index on the day they request a registration. These are specific to each race category (50K / 100K / 100M) and should be noted before requesting an entry. Elite athletes who do not meet the minimum criteria will need to complete the registration process as normal.
WOMEN'S UTMB INDEX
| Distance Category | 50K (Arc 25) | 100K (Arc 50) | 100M (Arc 100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct entry - free | 710 | 690 | 650 |
MEN'S UTMB INDEX
| Distance Category | 50K (Arc 25) | 100K (Arc 50) | 100M (Arc 100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct entry - free | 850 | 820 | 800 |
See the requirements to qualify as a UTMB World Series elite athlete HERE.
Sponsored elite athletes should seek accommodation and travel support from their sponsor. The organisers do not provide accommodation and travel support to sponsored athletes.
Runners who meet the criteria can benefit from the above registration conditions. They must request their registration through the mail [arcofattrition@service.utmb.world.]
Duties:
In return for requesting a direct entry, the elite athlete agrees to:
- Be present at any press conferences and official ceremonies to which they are invited.
- Be present at prize-giving ceremonies as necessary.
- Accept to carry a GPS tracker, supplied by the organisation at the start of the race, throughout the totality of the race; then to return this tag at the end of their race.
- Be present at the start line no later than 20 minutes before the start of their race.
- Publish at least one post in their social networks indicating their participation, tagging @arcofattrition.
UTMB® strives to facilitate and encourage the participation of women in trail running races, and has therefore implemented a new policy concerning pregnancy which applies to all the events of the UTMB® World Series circuit.
The UTMB World Series Pregnancy Policy has been created for:
- Athletes that are pregnant.
- Athletes with a partner that is pregnant.
- Athletes that are adopting or birthing via surrogacy.
You can find all the information HERE.
By taking part in Arc of Attrition by UTMB; each participant gives their consent for the organiser to use their image, either in photography or videography, for immediate and future use by the organisers and associated partners. Only the organisers can transfer this right for images to any media, via an accreditation or relevant license.
Ultra-Trail® and UTMB® are legally registered trademarks. All communication about the event or the use of images from the event must respect the name of the event, the registered trademarks and have official approval from the organisers.
Requests from media representatives, upcoming athletes and influential people with a strong social media following may be considered for either a direct entry (athlete to pay), or a direct entry (free), into competitions. This is at the discretion of the organisers and does not guarantee entry.
If you feel you have the relevant experience and profile, and could add value to the event by taking part, please get in touch by e-mail (arcofattrition@service.utmb.world) explaining how you would promote Arc of Attrition by UTMB® and trail running in the UK.
