THE ROC Scotland 2026

Name: THE ROC Scotland 2026
Start: 2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-02T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Kinlochleven PH50, UK
Rating: 3.0

Sat, Oct 3, 2026

Kinlochleven PH50, Kinlochleven

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THE ROC Scotland 2026

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£86.67 - £230

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Take on a triathlon like no other with The ROC Scotland. You will tackle the UK's highest mountain, an open water loch swim and challenging cycle trails. Come for a fantastic challenge and to embrace the picturesque highlands scenery.

THE ROC Scotland

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Sat, Oct 3, 2026

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Kinlochleven, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Kinlochleven PH50, UK

Start times

Saturday, Oct 3, 2026

THE ROC Scotland: 8:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for THE ROC Scotland 2026

THE ROC Scotland

1.5km

52km

18.5km

£86.67 - £230

Route information

Distance: 73k

Elevation: 4,265ft, with a total ascent of 7,874ft

Swim 1.5k - Bike 27k - Mountain 17k - Bike 26k - Run 1.5k

Kicking off in Kinlochleven on the dramatic shoreline of Loch Leven, THE ROC Scotland starts with a 1.5km swim before heading off 27km on ‘gravel/mountain’ bike round the northeast end of the stunning loch and up into the Glens, joining the old military trail road to Fort William and Glen Nevis Transition at the western end of the Grampian Mountains.

The race then heads off on foot up the UK’s highest mountain, with 4,265 feet of intense assent to the summit of Ben Nevis and a 17km total trek up and down. The return bike leg takes you 26km back to Kinlochleven and a 1.5km trail run to the finish line in the centre of the village.

What's included

Finisher's medals
Prizes for top finishers - including prize money and trophies
Aid stations
Chip-timed results
Professional Mountain Leader Safety team
Race Tracking

How to get there

Kinlochleven PH50, UK

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By Car

Kinlochleven is a 15-minute drive from Glencoe via the B863. Glencoe can be reached by taking the A82, which heads northwards from Glasgow.

Parking

There is parking right next to the transition and registration area. It is charged for. Other options are available a short distance away.

By Public Transport

The closest train station is in Fort William. From Fort William, the N44 bus takes you directly to Kinlochleven.

Hotels and Accommodation

Sensation Group has partnered with Let's Do This to bring you some of the best hotel rates close to the startline.

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Event day logistics

06:30 Transition Opens

08:00 THE ROC Scotland start

12:30 Ben Nevis 5k cut-off (must reach in time to go on to the summit)

Age Requirements

Participants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.

Race Packs

You will receive a digital race pack 3 weeks before the race and a final one a week before the race confirming any final details. This will include information on where you can collect your timing tags, and bibs on the day of the race.

Registration

At registration you will receive a drawstring bag which you must put your mountain rucksack and kit in.

The drawstring bag will be taken to T2 at Ben Nevis Log Cabins where it will be ready for you.

Transitions

Transitions 1 and 4 are positioned near the start/finish lines.
Transitions 2 and 3 are positioned at the Ben Nevis Log Cabin in Glen Nevis.

Aid Stations

Aid stations will be located at the following points:

Glen Nevis (T2 & T3)
5k Ben Nevis Checkpoint (emergency only)
Summit Checkpoint (emergency only)
North Ballachulish (bike route half way point both directions)

Prizes

There will be £1,000 prize money and a trophy for the first man and first woman.

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FAQs

Will there be aid stations at the ROC Scotland?

Yes, there will be aid stations, full details in the race packs.

What are the prizes at the ROC Scotland?

There is £1,000 in prize money and a trophy for both the first male and female finishers.

Do I have to wear a wetsuit at the ROC Scotland?

Yes, you must wear a wetsuit at the ROC Scotland.

Can I use a road bike for ROC Scotland?

No, this is a mountain bike event, although some do prefer to use a gravel bike. A road bike will not be able to get through the rough trails on the West Highland Way