The ROC
SG
From Sensation Group
Saturday 30th June 2018
Past event
Pwllheli
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating adventure at The ROC, taking place on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in the stunning coastal town of Pwllheli, Gwynedd. Organised by the Sensation Group, this demanding 114km race is a true test of endurance and skill, featuring a breathtaking journey that begins with a 1,250m sea swim in the picturesque Abersoch bay.
Participants will then tackle a fast and progressively undulating 49.5km bike route that leads into the majestic Snowdon Massif. The challenge continues as racers ascend to the summit of Wales’ highest mountain via the Watkin Path, boasting a formidable 3,085ft climb. After soaking in the panoramic views from the top, athletes will make their way back down for the return bike ride and finish with a final 1km run along the beautiful Abersoch beach. The ROC promises an unforgettable blend of challenging racing and stunning landscapes, making it an event no triathlon enthusiast should miss!
Participants will then tackle a fast and progressively undulating 49.5km bike route that leads into the majestic Snowdon Massif. The challenge continues as racers ascend to the summit of Wales’ highest mountain via the Watkin Path, boasting a formidable 3,085ft climb. After soaking in the panoramic views from the top, athletes will make their way back down for the return bike ride and finish with a final 1km run along the beautiful Abersoch beach. The ROC promises an unforgettable blend of challenging racing and stunning landscapes, making it an event no triathlon enthusiast should miss!
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A demanding 114k race that takes you from Abersoch beach to the summit of Snowdon & back, rich in challenges and crammed full of inspiring terrain from start to finish, The ROC showcases the best triathlon arena Wales and its breathtaking landscape has to offer.
The race starts with a 1,250m sea swim in the idyllic Abersoch bay before heading off on a fast and progressively undulating 49.5km bike route into the Snowdon Massif. It then heads on foot via the toughest route up Wales’ highest mountain, along The Watkin Path - 6k and 3,085ft of formidable ascent to the summit and its exceptional panoramic views. Then the 6km run back down, the return 49.5km cycle, and a final 1km run along Abersoch beach to the finish line. A truly irresistible mix of tough racing and memorable rewards.
The race starts with a 1,250m sea swim in the idyllic Abersoch bay before heading off on a fast and progressively undulating 49.5km bike route into the Snowdon Massif. It then heads on foot via the toughest route up Wales’ highest mountain, along The Watkin Path - 6k and 3,085ft of formidable ascent to the summit and its exceptional panoramic views. Then the 6km run back down, the return 49.5km cycle, and a final 1km run along Abersoch beach to the finish line. A truly irresistible mix of tough racing and memorable rewards.
Location
Lon Golff, Abersoch, Pwllheli LL53 7EF, UK
The ROC
SG
Sensation Group
Bespoke events with Altitude. Founders and organisers of THE ROC, Abersoch Triple Crown and the Hale 10K.
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