Xterra Conquer the Crater
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Event overview
XTERRA Conquer the Crater is scheduled for July 18-19, 2026 in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and allocates 100% of event proceeds to the Northern Cancer Foundation's Miles Against Cancer Fund. The page lists 26 World Championship slots, 56 Trail Run World Championship slots, and three triathlon categories. Event activities include a beer garden and music festival, a kids day, and an XTERRA expo.
Races and distances
- Swim 1.5K / Bike 24K / Run 9K - Full Distance Triathlon
- Swim 750M / Bike 13K / Run 4.5K - Sprint Triathlon
- Run 3.5K / Bike 24K / Run 9K - Full Distance Duathlon
- Run 2.5K / Bike 13K / Run 4.5K - Sprint Duathlon
- Run 42K - Marathon Trail Run
- Run 21K - Half Marathon Trail Run
- Run 5K / Run 10K - Trail Runs
- Run 1K / 3K / 5K - Youth Races
Logistics and participant information
Race venues include Kivi Park and Crowley Lake with shuttle service between them. Camping is available at Kivi Park (4472 Long Lake Rd) on a first-come, first-served grass lot for $20 per night; no fires, limited potable water outside race hours, and outhouses are provided. Triathlon and duathlon entries are limited to 30 spots per 10-year age-group/gender category. The World-qualifying 21K trail run has a limit of 85 spots; the 5K has three waves with maximums noted. The event page describes health and safety measures such as enhanced hygiene supplies, pre-race health screening, reduced touch-points, and guidance for athlete self-reliance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
