The ROC Scotland
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THE ROC Scotland - Kinlochleven to Ben Nevis
THE ROC Scotland is a multi-discipline mountain event held in Kinlochleven, Highlands on Saturday 3 October 2026. The route includes a swim in Loch Leven, mountain and gravel bike sections along highland trails and a run that ascends Ben Nevis and returns to Kinlochleven. The total route distance is 73 km with elevation reported as 7,874 ft and total ascent of 4,265 ft.
The event sequence combines open-water swimming, mountain biking and a mountain run. The bike sections follow rugged trails including parts of the West Highland Way toward Fort William. The mountain run reaches the summit of Ben Nevis before returning toward the finish in Kinlochleven.
Distance breakdown:
- 1 km loch swim
- 27 km mountain or gravel bike
- 17 km Ben Nevis run
- 27 km mountain or gravel bike
- 1.5 km trail run
Location details given as Leven Rd, Kinlochleven PH50 4SF. Key event information includes the overall distance and elevation figures and the discipline order: swim, bike, mountain, bike, run. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
