THE ROC SCOTLAND

2026 details to be confirmed.

Timetable

Friday evening

• Register for the event

Saturday

• 06:30 | Transition opens
• 07:40 | Safety briefing
• 07:15 | All participants must have arrived at least 45 minutes before the start time
• 08:00 | Race starts
• 12:00 | Ben Nevis 5km cut-off

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 1.5km trail run will be added to the start of the race. Neoprene Hats and socks are allowed.

Loch swim

Swim distances are determined by the water temperature using BTF rules. Should the lake temperature be below 11 degrees then a 1.5km 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

• 1km swim
• 26km bike
• 8.5km up Ben Nevis
• 8.5km down Ben Nevis
• 26km bike return
• 1.5km trail run

Swim course

Starts with a swimming start in the old harbour of Kinlochleven, covering a rectangular course on the north east end of the strunning Lock Leven. An anti-clockwise route round the course marked with large yellow buoys and back to the harbour, up the steps onto the grass to collect your running shoes. 

Bike course

This is a bike course synominous with the rugged terrain for the Highlands. A stunning exhilarating course with plenty of sweeping fast sections, a stack of hills, but plenty of trails too that will require a mountain bike or (wide tyre) gravel bike, with a landscape that is straight out of an epic film!
There’s roughly 6km that is a bit rough and rugged to mix it up in true Highlands spirit! 

Ben Nevis mountain

An intense dramatic route up the UK’s highest mountain. A good clear path takes you on a continual ascent till it opens out onto a plateau just before the summit. Following the cairns and passing the 2 notorious gullies you’ll reach the highest point in the UK and the turn around point. You can then enjoy the fast & furious run back down. N.B. On the way up you will need to pass the Check Point 5km up Ben Nevis before 12:00pm to be able to progress to the summit. 

Bike course

Taking the reverse route back of this outstanding course. Some great trails mixed with long stretches of hilly roads. It’s a tough but captivating route back to the finish.

Final trail run

The finish adds that final challenge with a 1.5km run round a section of the River Leven and through to the finish line on the Kinlochleven village green. 

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 5km and summit checkpoints on Ben Nevis.

Timing

All triathletes will be provided with an ankle tag timing chip, This will record your individual time complete with Ben Nevis Summit time & transition times for both Kinlochleven & Glen Nevis transition areas. 

Cut off

A cut off time will be in force at the Check Point 5km up Ben Nevis. Any competitor who does not reach this point by 12 NOON 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

Ice Factor, The National Ice Climbing Centre
Leven Road
Kinlochleven
Highland
PH50 4SF
UK

The start

The start is at the Ice Factor in Kinlochleven. 

Prizes

There is £1,000 prize money for THE ROC SCOTLAND 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.

Brilliant event in a majestic location in the highlands. Great format and seriously cool being able to bag the UK's highest mountain in the middle of a triathlon! Iain V

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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