The ROC Wales
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Event overview
THE ROC Wales is a multi-discipline endurance event held in Abersoch, Wales, with a route that combines sea swim, road cycling and a mountain run on Snowdon. The event covers a total distance of 115 km with a summit elevation of 3,330 ft and a reported total ascent of 5,825 ft. The mountain ascent uses The Watkin Path.
Course and distances
The race begins on Abersoch beach with a sea swim and finishes back on the beach after the final trail run. The course sequence is swim, bike, mountain run, bike and run.
- 1.5km sea swim
- 49.5km road bike (outbound)
- 12km mountain run (approximately 6km ascent via The Watkin Path, then 6km descent)
- 49.5km road bike (return)
- 1km trail run to finish on Abersoch beach
Location
Location given as Abersoch Beach, Lon Golff, Abersoch, LL53 7EF. The mountain section reaches the summit of Snowdon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
