The ROC Scotland
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THE ROC Scotland
THE ROC Scotland is a multisport mountain event held in Kinlochleven in the Highlands on Saturday 3 October 2026. The route includes a loch swim, mountain and gravel bike stages that follow sections of the West Highland Way to Fort William, and a run up Ben Nevis with a return to Kinlochleven.
The total distance is 73 km. The course lists a maximum elevation of 7,874 ft and a total ascent of 4,265 ft. The event sequence is swim, bike, mountain, bike, run.
Key course breakdown:
- 1 km loch swim
- 27 km mountain or gravel bike (West Highland Way to Fort William)
- 17 km Ben Nevis ascent and descent
- 27 km mountain or gravel bike return
- 1.5 km trail run to finish
Location details are given as Leven Rd, Kinlochleven PH50 4SF. The event description notes that the course includes summiting Ben Nevis, the UK highest mountain, and returns to Kinlochleven. Distance and elevation figures are provided for course planning and comparison with other events. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
