8:00am – Start
12 Noon – Snowdon 4km Cut-off
Please arrive and be ready AT LEAST 45 minutes before the start time.
TERMS & CONDITIONS All entrants must abide by the race T&C’s. These can be read during the entry process
RACE PACKS You will receive a Pre-Race Pack 4 weeks in advance of the race and then the main Race Pack 1 week before the race. These are only sent out via email containing all the information & instructions you need in preparation for race day. It includes details of where to register and to collect your race bibs, timing tags, transitions etc.
Registration is on the evening prior to the race. If for some reason you won’t be able to arrive until race morning then you will need to book in an emergency registration slot.
WATER TEMPERATURE Wearing of wetsuits for the swim discipline will be mandatory. British Triathlon Federation rules will be abide 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.
TRANSITIONS T1 & T4 is positioned a short distance from the beach, race control and the car park. T2 & T3 is positioned at Hafod y Llan at the foot of Snowdon. During registration you will be given a drawstring bag which you must put your Mountain Kit in for the Snowdon leg of the race. This should be in a Trail Running bag or lightweight rucksack and include the following items:
Full waterproof body cover of hooded jacket and trousers (we recommend with taped seams)
Hat/buff
gloves
Water bottle / carrier
High Energy Snacks
Foil Blanket
High Factor Sun Cream
Whistle
Outside your Mountain Kit Bag (but in the drawstring bag):
Appropriate running/trail shoes
Change of clothes (optional)
Your drawstring bag will then be secured overnight and taken to T2 at Hafod y Llan where it will be ready for you once you have racked your bike & removed your helmet and shoes.
The drawstring bag will be inside the marquee right next to T2. This will allow you to prepare for the mountain undercover, but does not provide total privacy!
Once you have removed your items from your bag and are ready to set off, you hang your bag back onto your numbered race peg.
When returning you will collect your bag again to put your Mountain Kit Bag in and any other items you don’t want to take on the bike. These will then be brought back to the finish.
PRIZES There is £1,000 prize money for THE ROC WALES with the prestigious ROC trophies to first man & first woman at each race.
MEDALS & SUSTENANCE Bespoke ROC race medals, water & items like banana’s & 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 & banana’s. There is emergency water at the 4km and summit checkpoints on Snowdon.
TIMING All triathletes will be provided with an ankle tag timing chip, This will record your individual time complete with Snowdon Summit time & transition times for both Abersoch & Hafod y Llan transition areas.
RESULTS Full results will be available shortly after completion of the race.
DRINK & RECHARGE STATIONS Hafod Y Llan (T2) and Criccieth (Half way point of the return leg on the bike). Emergency water & gels only: 4km Snowdon Checkpoint and Summit.
THE START The start is on Abersoch beach to the right of the middle slip ramp (bottom of Lon Golff / Golf Road).