Xterra Conquer the Crater
Greater Sudbury, Canada • 18-19 Jul 2026
XTERRA Conquer the Crater : Greater Sudbury, Jul 18-19, 2026
XTERRA Conquer the Crater takes place in Greater Sudbury, Ontario on July 18-19, 2026. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour. One hundred percent of event proceeds support the Northern Cancer Foundation’s Miles Against Cancer Fund, which focuses on paediatric cancer services in Northeastern Ontario. The page notes that some details are not yet confirmed.
The event allocates world tour qualification slots, including 26 WC slots and 56 Trail Run World Cup slots. On-site services include athlete check-in at Kivi Park and shuttle service between Kivi Park and Crowley Lake. An Athlete Guide will provide course maps, aid station locations and race-day procedures. Safety measures listed include enhanced hygiene stations, a pre-race health questionnaire, possible no-touch temperature screening, reduced contact points in transition and aid stations, and encouragement of athlete self-reliance and special needs bags.
Races, waves and accommodation
Races on the weekend include multiple off-road triathlon, duathlon and trail-run formats:
- Triathlon: Full (Swim 1.5K / Bike 24K / Run 9K); Sprint (Swim 750m / Bike 13K / Run 4.5K)
- Duathlon: Full (Run 3.5K / Bike 24K / Run 9K); Sprint (Run 2.5K / Bike 13K / Run 4.5K)
- Trail runs: Marathon 42K, Half 21K, 10K, 5K, and youth races 5K / 3K / 1K
Wave limits are specified: triathlons and duathlons have up to 30 spots per 10-year age-group/gender. The World Qualifying 21K trail run is limited to 85 spots. Camping is permitted at Kivi Park (4472 Long Lake Rd) for a fee of $20 per night with no fires, limited potable water outside race hours, and outhouses available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.