The ROC Scotland
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THE ROC Scotland - Kinlochleven | Ben Nevis
THE ROC Scotland is an off-road multisport event in the Highlands based in Kinlochleven. The route includes a swim in Loch Leven, mountain and gravel bike sections that follow parts of the West Highland Way towards Fort William, a run up Ben Nevis to the summit and a return to Kinlochleven.
The listed total course distance is 73 km. Elevation information on the event page includes 7,874 ft and a total ascent figure of 4,265 ft. The route combines open-water swimming, technical mountain bike terrain and trail running on mountain slopes.
Location details are given as Leven Rd, Kinlochleven, PH50 4SF. A segment breakdown supplied by the organiser lists the main legs and approximate distances.
- 1 km loch swim
- 27 km mountain/gravel bike
- 17 km Ben Nevis run
- 27 km mountain/gravel bike
- 1.5 km trail run
Event materials note a mountain cut-off and provide separate course and schedule pages, galleries and results for previous editions. The event description identifies Ben Nevis as the UK’s highest mountain and states that this edition includes the highest elevation gain of THE ROC events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
