Created by a visionary trio nicknamed MudCrew and composed of Jane Stephens, Andy Trudgian and Andrew Ferguson (Andy Jane and Fergy), Arc of Attrition by UTMB has become the flagship event of the winter trail running calendar in the United Kingdom. The MudCrew company, renowned for the high standards and meticulous execution of its events which notably made the success of the race, will continue to organize and manage the event within the UTMB World Series circuit.
4200 meters of D + on the 100 miles
The organizers' desire to join the circuit is based on a common desire to offer an exceptional and challenging racing experience, combined with a strong identity and a real story.
“We are excited to work with the UTMB World Series team”indicates the trio the MudCrew trio. “We place great importance on the local running community and our volunteers, nicknamed “Arc of Angels”, who are essential to the success of the event. We are committed to preserving the Cornish culture and true community spirit that Arc of Attrition has been known for for so many years. ”
The race, which takes place every year in the heart of winter, holds a special place in the hearts of runners because of its complexity and the great feeling of pride of each of the finishers.
The event is a unique challenge that runs from Coverack to Porthtowan, two iconic locations, with departures also from Porthcurno and St Ives. In addition to the already existing courses, Arc of Attrition 100 mile (100M for 4200 meters of D +) and Arc 50 mile (100K), a new course of 40 kilometers (50K) will debut in 2025. These three courses will follow portions of the Cornish Coastal Path, England's longest national trail, which circles the county at the south-west tip of the country.
The only UTMB event in January
With Arc of Attrition by UTMB, the UTMB World Series circuit will include 43 events in 2025 around the world, responding to growing demand from British runners for a second UTMB World Series event in the United Kingdom, complementing Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB in May.
The event occupies a unique place on the UTMB World Series calendar as it will be the only one to take place on the entire circuit in January, and the only one in Europe between November and March. It thus strengthens the presence of the circuit in England and offers a new challenge to the large community of runners in Cornwall, Devon and Dorset.
