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The ROC England

Name: The ROC England
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Ulverston

Ulverston, United Kingdom • 5 Sep 2026

Event Overview

The ROC England in the Lake District features a five-stage endurance format that takes participants from the shores of Windermere to the summit of Scafell Pike, the highest mountain in England. The course starts and finishes at Lakeside, Newby Bridge, covering a total distance of 112 km with a total ascent of 6,916 ft.

Course Breakdown

The multi-discipline event is divided into the following stages:

1.5 km lake swim
46.5 km road bike
18 km mountain run
45.5 km road bike
1 km trail run

The initial bike section passes notable landmarks such as Coniston Water before reaching the mountain transition. The mountain run stage involves reaching the summit of Scafell Pike and returning to the bike transition.

Logistics and Requirements

The event is based at Lakeside near Ulverston in Cumbria. A mountain cut-off time is enforced at 12:00 pm. Participants are supported by specialized nutrition and hydration partners providing official gear and on-course sustenance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Ulverston

Race information

Website

112 km

Total Distance

18 km

Mountain Run

Lake Swim

Trail Run

Road Bike

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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