The ROC Wales
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THE ROC WALES - Abersoch to Snowdon
THE ROC WALES is a multi-discipline endurance event that starts on Abersoch beach and follows a loop into the Snowdon massif before returning to Abersoch. The course begins with a sea swim in Abersoch bay and includes two road cycling legs that travel into and out of the mountain area. The mountain section uses the Watkin Path to reach the summit of Snowdon, with an ascent of 3,330 ft and a matching descent back to the valley. The event totals 115 km with a listed total ascent of 5,825 ft.
Distances and sequence are presented as:
- 1.5 km sea swim
- 49.5 km road bike
- 12 km mountain run (6 km ascent, 6 km descent)
- 49.5 km road bike
- 1 km trail run on Abersoch beach
Location details name Abersoch Beach, Lon Golff, Abersoch, LL53 7EF. The event materials identify CIOVITA as the main sponsor and list several additional partners. Timing controls and a mountain cut-off are indicated in the event information. Results, photos and a race tracker are maintained for the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
