The ROC Wales

MAY
9
2026
ROC Wales is a 115 km multisport challenge from Abersoch beach to Snowdon and back, starting with a sea swim and finishing on the sand. Expect long bike legs and a 12 km mountain run up The Watkin Path to the summit.
Sat 9 May 2026
1km Trail Run 1.5km Sea Swim 12km Mountain Run 49.5km Road Bike 49.5km Road Bike

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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.

12 km
12km Mountain Run
1.5km Sea Swim
1km Trail Run
49.5km Road Bike
49.5km Road Bike

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