THE ROC ENGLAND

2026 details to be confirmed.

Timetable

Friday evening

• 17:00-21:00 | Registration is open

Timetable

Saturday

• 06:00 | Transition opens
• 07:15 | All participants must have arrived at least 45 minutes before the start time
• 07:30 | Race starts
• 12:00 | Scafell Pike 6km cut-off
• 17:00 | Prize Giving
• 18:00 | Transition closes

Wetsuits

Wearing of wetsuits for the swim discipline will be mandatory.

British Triathlon Federation rules will be abided by for shortened swim course or removal of the swim altogether. If removed altogether a 3km trail run will be added to the start of the race. Neoprene Hats and socks are allowed.

Lake swim

Swim distances are determined by the water temperature using BTF rules. Should the lake temperature be below 11 degrees then a 3km trail run will replace the swim.

Transitions/kit

You will receive full details of kit and transitions.

THE ROC TRILOGY

Complete THE ROC WALES, THE ROC ENGLAND and THE ROC SCOTLAND solo, or as a relay team of 2 or 3, to complete the trilogy and earn the much sought after ROC TRILOGY gold print hoodie.

• ROC WALES | 9 May 2026
• ROC ENGLAND | 5 Sept 2026
• ROC SCOTLAND | 3 Oct 2026

GPX route

The route is displayed on the map above.

Route summary

• 1.5km swim
• 45.5km bike
• 8.75km up Scafell Pike
• 8.75km down Scafell Pike
• 45.5km bike return to Windermere
• 1km trail run

Swim course

Starts on the grass running into the lake for a teardrop course heading north along the shoreline to the next bay in front of Lakeside HQ before rounding 3 buoys to swim back again parallel to the shore, rounding the last buoy before heading in to the shore and running up the slip ramp onto the grass. 200 meters run through to transition.

Bike course

A superb exhilarating course with plenty of long fast sections and some exciting technical sections thrown in too.

Scafell Pike mountain

Arguably the most inspiring trail routes up this most famous mountain. It’s a challenging route with a full mix of terrains; some steep, some fast and exhilarating and a few technical sections. A captivating mountain run that will keep your focus and drive stoked right up to the summit before the fast and furious run back down. N.B. You will need to pass the Esk Hause Check Point 6km up Scafell Pike before 12:30pm to be able to progress to the summit. 

Bike course

Some great long stretches of open picturesque roads with plenty hills and technical sections thrown in too. It’s a memorable route back to the finish.

Final trail run

The finish adds that final challenge with a 1km trail run through the Lakeside forest and back round to see you home in style over the finish line.

Sustenance

Water and items like bananas and chocolate bars will be given to all ROC finishers. Additional water points at the half way point on the bike course and at T2/T3 along with additional cakes and bananas. There is emergency water at the 6km and summit checkpoints on Scafell Pike.

Timing

All triathletes will be provided with an ankle tag timing chip, This will record your individual time complete with Scafell Pike Summit time and transition times for both Lakeside and Stool End Farm transition areas. 

Cut off

A cut off time will be in force at the Esk Hause Check Point 6km up Scafell Pike. Any competitor who does not reach this point by 12:00 will be instructed not to head to the summit but to turn around and complete the course from there. Race officials will be advised and you will receive a different medal when you cross the finish line.

Event HQ

YMCA Lakeside - North Camp
Lakeside
Ulverston
Cumbria
LA12 8BD
UK

The start

The start is at YMCA lakeside, on the lawn in front of Stoller Campus and next to Windermere's shoreline.

Prizes

There is £1,000 prize money for THE ROC ENGLAND with the prestigious ROC trophies to first man and first woman at each race.

Medals

Bespoke ROC race medals will be given to all finishers.

BTF membership

Unless you are an affiliated member of the British Triathlon Federation you must purchase a Day License Membership at registration. This provides you with third-party liability insurance. It’s valid on the day of your competition and cannot be transferred. Please be prepared to pay for your membership at registration. Please present your day or annual membership at registration. 

Relay

Teams of 2 or 3

Trilogy

• Solo | £650 per entrant
• Team of 2 | £315 per entrant
• Team of 3 | £225 per entrant

Entry fees