A new 50 km point-to-point along Cornwall's Atlantic coast
The Arc 50K is a point-to-point trail race on the South West Coast Path from Harlyn Bay, round the Trevose headland and south along Cornwall's Atlantic coast to the finish at Perranporth Airfield. The new 49.4 km course passes Porthcothan Bay, Mawgan Porth, Newquay, Polly Joke and Holywell Bay, with 1,458 metres of climbing and a 9-hour time limit. There are three aid stations, no support crew is allowed and mandatory kit is required. Depending on pace, the later part of the race is run in the dark, making it a stepping stone into ultra-distance trail running.
Some ultra experience recommended
Porthtowan, England, United KingdomJanuary 24, 2027
Arc of Attrition Arc 50K is a point-to-point trail race in Porthtowan, England, United Kingdom, held on January 24, 2027. The course covers 49.4 km, climbs 1,458 m, and has a 9h cutoff.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff |
|---|---|---|---|
Harlyn Start | 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.
Sign in for race-day weather at every station, points of interest, segment-by-segment analysis, pacing, and to save this race to your calendar.
No camping at the event venue. From 2027 the event is based at Perranporth Airfield (Higher Trevellas St, Trevellas, St Agnes TR5 0XS), and overnight stays, including sleeping in vehicles or tents, are not permitted in the event car park. Book a local campsite, B&B or hostel early; Nirvana is the official travel and accommodation partner.
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