Sat 9 May 2026 Pwllheli, Gwynedd, UK

THE ROC WALES

The totally unique ROC format, from Abersoch Bay to the top of Wales’ highest mountain and back. Swim, Bike, Mountain, Bike, Run; THE ROC WALES is triathlon - tough and redefined.

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  • Sat 9 May 2026
Abersoch Beach, Pwllheli
THE ROC WALES

08:00

Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2026

£250-£270

  • 1.5 km sea swimming
  • 100 km road cycling
  • 13 km multi terrain running + 3330 ft ascent

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.

Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Spectators
  • Swim hat provided
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wetsuit required

Route

  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Mountainous
  • No headphones
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • GPX available

Location

  • Accommodation
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Mountains
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Showers
  • Toilets

What's included

  • Camping
  • Cash prizes
  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Snacks
  • Trophy

Sustainability

  • Plastic bottle free
  • Plastic-free event
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over on 31 Dec 2026
  • Entries open
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Insurance available
  • Pay by instalments
  • Race pack by post
  • Series discount
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