The ROC Wales
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Event overview
THE ROC Wales takes place in Abersoch and the Snowdon massif on Saturday 9 May 2026. The route links Abersoch beach with Snowdon and back. The total distance is 115 km, with a reported summit elevation gain of 3,330 ft and a total ascent of 5,825 ft. The race format is listed as Swim - Bike - Mountain - Bike - Run.
Location: Abersoch Beach, Lon Golff, Abersoch, LL53 7EF.
Course details
The course begins on Abersoch beach with a sea swim and returns to finish on the beach after the final run. The mountain section follows The Watkin Path to the summit of Snowdon and back down. Distances for each stage are:
- 1.5 km sea swim
- 49.5 km road bike (outbound)
- 12 km mountain run (6 km ascent to summit, 6 km descent)
- 49.5 km road bike (return)
- 1 km trail run along Abersoch beach
The organiser also lists the sequence of disciplines as SWIM | BIKE | MOUNTAIN | BIKE | RUN. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.