THE ROC takes in the Highlands for a second year, and includes summiting the UK’s highest mountain. This race has it all including the highest elevation gain of all THE ROC events.

From the swim in Loch Leven, the ‘mountain/gravel’ bike route along the West Highland Way to Fort William through the most epic terrain, the run up Ben Nevis and back, you will reap the rewards for years to come when you cross the finish line in Kinlochleven.

Event details and schedule

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 ‘mountain’ bike (a few may prefer gravel bikes) round the north east 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.