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ELITE TRAIL TEAM PRESENTS

ARC OF ATTRITION
MASTERCLASS

Lining up on the Cornish coast this January?
Train smarter, race stronger.

ETT athlete Keith running through coastal dunes above a Cornish bay at the Arc of Attrition
© No Limits Photography

From rugged coastal trails and unpredictable winter weather to kit, pacing, and race-day strategy, get practical advice from ETT athletes and experts who know what it takes to prepare for the Arc.

2 FREE LIVE Q&A SESSIONS / 1 PREMIUM RACE ROOM

FIRST FREE LIVE Q&A / 22 NOVEMBER / 5 PM UK
JOIN THE FIRST FREE Q&A LIVE

Join ETT Runclub for free, then RSVP in our Live Hub.

EXPLORE THE FULL PROGRAMME
EXPERT KNOWLEDGE. REAL RACE EXPERIENCE.

THREE SESSIONS.
ONE RACE GOAL.

Understand the course. Prepare for the conditions. Build your race plan.

  1. 01 /

    UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE FREE

    Know the terrain, understand the demands, and find out how to train for your Arc distance.

  2. 02 /

    GET RACE-DAY READY FREE

    Make confident kit choices and prepare your bags and logistics for winter racing.

  3. 03 /

    MAKE IT YOUR RACE PREMIUM

    Work directly with ETT experts to refine your personal race strategy.

ETT athletes Hugh and Keith running a Cornish coast path above the sea at the Arc of Attrition
© Evan Davies

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE. REAL RACE EXPERIENCE.

PREPARE WITH
THE TEAM BEHIND
ELITE TRAIL TEAM

At Elite Trail Team, performance is about more than training alone. Our athletes benefit from a multidisciplinary approach combining coaching, nutrition, strength, physiology, and real-world racing experience.

Now we’re bringing that expertise to ETT Runclub through three dedicated Arc of Attrition sessions.

Whether you’re preparing for your first coastal trail race or aiming to improve on a previous Arc performance, you’ll hear directly from experienced athletes and experts — and have the opportunity to ask your own questions.

LEARN FROM EXPERIENCE

Hear firsthand lessons from ETT athletes who have raced and won at the Arc.

PREPARE WITH EXPERTS

Get practical insights into training, equipment, race logistics, and performance.

ASK YOUR QUESTIONS

Join live discussions, and go deeper with a small-group Premium Race Room.

FIRST FREE LIVE Q&A

KNOW YOUR ARC:
THE COURSE & HOW TO TRAIN FOR IT

NOV222026
5:00 PM UK (GMT) / 6:00 PM CET

What does it really take to race the Arc of Attrition?

From relentless coastal climbs to exposed terrain and unpredictable winter conditions, the Arc presents a unique challenge for trail runners.

Join ETT Performance Director Doug Stewart and athlete Kris Jones, winner of the Arc 25 in 2025 and the Arc 50 in 2026, as they share firsthand insights into racing on the Cornish coast.

We’ll explore the demands of the different race distances, what makes the terrain challenging, and the key training sessions that can help you arrive at the start line better prepared.

WHAT WE’LL COVER

  • The unique demands of the Arc’s coastal terrain
  • How the challenges vary across the four race distances
  • Key training sessions to prioritise in the final two months
  • Lessons learned from racing and winning at the Arc
  • Your questions answered live by Doug and Kris
ETT Performance Director Doug Stewart
© Olly Bowman
Kris breaking the finish tape at the Arc of Attrition
© Evan Davies
YOUR HOSTS

DOUG STEWART & KRIS JONES

Doug Stewart / ETT Performance Director
Kris Jones / ETT Athlete, 2025 Arc 25 Winner and 2026 Arc 50 Winner

ACCESS TO THE SESSIONS

01

Join ETT Runclub for free

Create your free Runclub account using the button below.

02

RSVP to the Live Q&A

You’ll be taken to our Live Q&A area in Runclub, where you can RSVP for the 22 November event.

SIGN UP NOW

Free to attend for all ETT Runclub members.

YOUR ROAD TO THE ARC 2027

THREE SESSIONS.
A BETTER RACE PLAN.

From your final training block to the last decisions before race day, our three-parta0 series brings together the experience and expertise of Elite Trail Team.

Two free Live Q&As give you the knowledge to prepare. Our exclusive Premium Race Room helps you turn that knowledge into your own race strategy.

Keith and Kris climbing a steep coastal slope at the Arc of Attrition
© Will Harper-Penrose

SESSION 01 / FREE / 22 NOVEMBER

KNOW YOUR ARC: THE COURSE & HOW TO TRAIN FOR IT

With Doug Stewart and Kris Jones, winner of the 2025 Arc 25 and 2026 Arc 50.

Explore the unique demands of the Arc, learn from firsthand racing experience, and identify the training sessions that will make the biggest difference.

Live Q&A

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Keith climbing a rocky headland above the Atlantic at the Arc of Attrition
© Will Harper-Penrose

SESSION 02 / FREE / DECEMBER

READY FOR ANYTHING: KIT, DROP BAGS & RACE-DAY ESSENTIALS

What should you carry, what should you pack, and how can you prepare for whatever the Cornish winter throws at you?

We'll explore footwear, layering, wet-weather protection, mandatory and recommended kit, lighting, bags, and race-day logistics, including how to optimise drop bags for the longer distances.

Live Q&A

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ETT athlete Poppy running a rocky coast path at the Arc of Attrition
© Evan Davies

SESSION 03 / RUNCLUB PREMIUM / JANUARY

BUILD YOUR ARC RACE PLAN: PACING & FINAL PREPARATIONS

You've done the training. Now it's time to make sure you have a plan to put it into practice.

In this interactive small-group Race Room, work through your individual race strategy with ETT's experts. Explore pacing by terrain, race goals, checkpoint decisions, contingency plans, tapering, and final-week preparations.

Interactive small-group Race Room / Exclusive to Runclub Premium members

ABOUT RUNCLUB PREMIUM

GO DEEPER WITH RUNCLUB PREMIUM

YOUR RACE.
YOUR STRATEGY.

The first two Live Q&As give you the knowledge. The third helps you turn it into a plan.

Upgrade to Runclub Premium for exclusive access to our interactive Arc Race Room, where you’ll work directly with ETT coaches and experienced athletes to refine your race-day strategy.

With a small group of runners, there’s more opportunity to ask questions, discuss your individual challenges, and make the most of ETT’s expertise.

Race Room spaces are limited, with an intended group size of around 10-20 runners. Premium members will need to RSVP in Runclub when registration opens.

MORE THAN ONE RACE ROOM

Your Premium membership also unlocks more ways to learn from the ETT team throughout the year, including exclusive expert sessions, a library of recordings, opportunities to ask our coaches and specialists your questions, and member-only perks and discounts.

HOW TO UPGRADE

Already a Runclub member? Upgrade to Premium from your account inside Runclub, then RSVP to the Race Room when registration opens.

New to Runclub? Join for free first, then upgrade inside Runclub.

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MORE THAN A RACE. A COMMUNITY.

KEEP LEARNING
WITH ETT RUNCLUB

ETT Runclub connects trail runners with the athletes, coaches, and performance experts behind Elite Trail Team.

It’s a place to learn, ask questions, follow the sport, and discover practical insights to help you train and race better.

Join for free to take part in our open Arc of Attrition Live Q&As and connect with a community that shares your passion for trail running.

  • Free Live Q&As with ETT athletes and experts
  • Trail running insights, coaching advice, and race discussions
  • A community of runners learning and improving together
JOIN ETT RUNCLUB FOR FREE

Join free today, then RSVP for our first Arc Live Q&A on 22 November.

ETT athletes Kris, Keith, Poppy and Hugh with their trophies at the Arc of Attrition 2025
© Sportograf

ARC OF ATTRITION BY UTMB 2027

YOUR PREPARATION
STARTS HERE.

The Cornish coast is calling. Get ready with practical insights from the athletes and experts behind Elite Trail Team.

Join our first free Live Q&A with Doug and Kris on Sunday 22 November at 5 PM UK.

JOIN THE FIRST FREE Q&A LIVE

Join ETT Runclub for free, then RSVP in our Live Hub.