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The ROC Wales

Name: The ROC Wales
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Abersoch

Abersoch, United Kingdom • 9 May 2026

THE ROC WALES - Abersoch to Snowdon

THE ROC WALES is a point-to-point multi-discipline event that starts on Abersoch Beach and travels into the Snowdon massif. The course begins with a sea swim in Abersoch bay, includes road cycling sections to and from the mountain, and features a mountain ascent and descent via The Watkin Path before finishing with a short trail run on the beach.

The route covers a total of 115 km with a peak elevation gain listed as 3,330 ft and a total ascent of 5,825 ft. The mountain section comprises a 6 km ascent to the summit and a 6 km descent back to the bikes. The event venue is Abersoch Beach, Lon Golff, Abersoch, LL53 7EF. Entry for the 2026 edition reached a 400-person capacity and is sold out; a waiting list operates on a first come first served basis.

Distances are presented as separate race elements: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

1.5 km sea swim
49.5 km road bike outbound
12 km mountain run (6 km ascent, 6 km descent)
49.5 km road bike return
1 km trail run on Abersoch beach

United Kingdom Wales Abersoch

Race information

Website

115 km

The Roc Wales Total Distance

12 km

Mountain Run

Sea Swim

Trail Run

Road Bike (second Leg)

Road Bike (first Leg)

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

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