25 miles of wild Cornish coast — your gateway to the Arc
The Arc 25 is a 25-mile point-to-point trail race from the coastline near St Ives to the finish at Porthtowan, following the South West Coast Path through Godrevy beach, the sand dunes at Hayle Towans, and the dramatic cliffs above Portreath. With 1,240 metres of elevation and an 8-hour time limit, this is a genuine trail race in genuine winter conditions — no support crew allowed, mandatory kit required — making it an ideal gateway event for runners preparing for the longer Arc distances.
Some ultra experience recommended
Porthtowan, England, United KingdomJanuary 24, 2027
Arc of Attrition Arc 25 is a point-to-point trail race in Porthtowan, England, United Kingdom, held on January 24, 2027. The course covers 49.4 km, climbs 1,283 m, and has a 9h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Harlyn Aid Station | 0.0 | 7 m | — |
AS10 Mawga Aid Station | 17.6 | 5 m | — |
AS11 Newqu Aid Station | 27.4 | 4 m | — |
AS12 Holyw Aid Station | 37.0 | 6 m | — |
Finish Finish | 49.0 | 101 m | 9h6:00 PM |
Aid station details for this race are still being filled in. Cutoffs and access rules come from the race’s own published information and can change — check the official race details before planning around them.
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Camping available at Mount Pleasant Eco Park, the main event venue and finish area. Must be booked through the Eco Park's website in advance if available. Runners may not sleep in cars in the event car park.
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