The ROC England

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2026

A five-stage endurance race in the Lake District on Saturday 5 September 2026, combining a lake swim, two road-bike legs, a mountain ascent to Scafell Pike and a short trail run. The course totals 112 km with about 6,916 ft of ascent.

Sat 5 Sep 2026

Ulverston, North West (England)

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Trail Run Mountain Run 112km Triathlon (total)

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THE ROC ENGLAND

THE ROC ENGLAND is a five-stage endurance race in the Lake District, centred on Lakeside, Windermere and the ascent of Scafell Pike. The event is scheduled for Saturday 5 September 2026 and follows a fixed sequence of disciplines: swim, bike, mountain run, bike, run.

The full course covers 112 km. The route reaches a summit elevation of 3,209 ft and has a reported total ascent of 6,916 ft. The start location is listed as Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria LA12.

Distances for each stage are:

1.5 km lake swim
46.5 km road bike
18 km mountain run
45.5 km road bike
1 km trail run

The format combines open-water swimming on Windermere, two separate road cycling legs that pass local waterways including Coniston Water, a mountain run to and from the summit of England's highest mountain, and a short trail run to finish. Key numerical details include the total distance and total ascent values above. Images and past results are available for reference from previous editions of the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

18 km

Mountain Run

Trail Run

112km Triathlon (total)