Xterra Sleeping Giant
Thunder Bay, Canada • 9 Aug 2026
XTERRA Sleeping Giant : Aug 9, 2026, Boulevard Lake, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada
XTERRA Sleeping Giant is an off-road multi-sport event on Aug 9, 2026, held at Boulevard Lake and Kinsmen Park in Thunder Bay. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and includes triathlon, duathlon, and trail running races. Information on the page is not yet confirmed and is subject to change.
Races and course information
- Full Distance Triathlon: SWIM 1500M, BIKE 26K, RUN 10K (individual and relay)
- Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 750M, BIKE 15K, RUN 5K (Youth B and Junior qualifier)
- Super Sprint Triathlon: SWIM 300M, BIKE 8K, RUN 3K (Youth A qualifier)
- Full Distance Duathlon: RUN 5K, BIKE 26K, RUN 10K
- Trail Half Marathon: RUN 25K
- Trail Run: RUN 10K
- Trail Run: RUN 5K
The bike course uses purpose-built mountain bike trails in the Shuniah Mines and Trowbridge Forest. Trails are rated green or blue (easy to moderate) and the event requires mountain bikes only. The run courses mix gravel path, double track and singletrack with rolling hills and some technical features. There are two transition areas: swim start and Transition 1 at Boulevard Lake, Transition 2 and the run starts at Kinsmen Park. The full distance triathlon and duathlon offer qualifying spots for international championships by 5-year age group. The event requires 50-75 volunteers. Purchases are final; refunds, transfers, or rollovers are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.