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Xterra Sleeping Giant

Name: Xterra Sleeping Giant
Start: 2025-09-07
End: 2025-09-07
Location: Thunder Bay

Thunder Bay, Canada • 7 Sep 2025

The XTERRA Sleeping Giant event, set in Thunder Bay, Ontario, offers a thrilling outdoor experience at the head of Lake Superior. Participants can engage in various races, including full, sprint, and super sprint triathlons, as well as duathlons and trail runs of different distances. The event showcases the region's stunning landscapes, featuring purpose-built mountain bike and recreation trails through Boreal forests. With opportunities for both seasoned athletes and newcomers, the XTERRA Sleeping Giant also provides qualifying spots for the XTERRA World Championships. This event promises an exciting challenge amidst the natural beauty of northwest Ontario. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Canada Ontario Thunder Bay

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

5k Trail Run

Duathlon

Full Distance Triathlon

Sprint Distance Triathlon

Super Sprint Triathlon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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