Event overview
Starting from one of Europe’s most revered coastal villages to the top of Wales’ highest mountain, via the toughest route and back, this is triathlon fresh and reinvented.
There’s no other endurance triathlon like it. Sea swim, 2 transitions 50km apart. 5 stages and Wales’ highest mountain.
Commencing on the golden sands of Abersoch beach THE ROC WALES starts with a 1.5km sea swim in Abersoch’s idyllic bay before heading off on a 50km fast and progressively undulating bike route into the Snowdon Massif.
The race then heads on foot via the toughest route up Wales’ highest mountain along The Watkin Path, 6km of 3,330ft formidable ascent to the summit where you can absorb those exceptional panoramic views before heading 6km back down, 50km return cycle, culminating with a 1km glory run along Abersoch beach before crossing the finish line.
Event details
- Event expo
- Event village
- Spectators
- Swim hat provided
- Traders at event
- Wetsuit required
Location
- Accommodation
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- BBQ
- Cafe
- Camping
- Coast
- Entertainment
- Mountains
- Music
- Paid parking
- Showers
- Toilets
Route
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Food stations
- Hilly
- Marshals
- Mountainous
- No headphones
- Toilets
- Water stations
Sustainability
- Plastic bottle free
- Plastic-free event
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Cash prizes
- Chip timing
- Map
- Medal
- Race photo
- Trophy
Entries
- Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2024
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Insurance available
- Race pack by post
- Series discount