Xterra Sleeping Giant
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XTERRA Sleeping Giant : Thunder Bay, Ontario
XTERRA Sleeping Giant takes place on August 16, 2026 in Thunder Bay, Ontario, centered at Boulevard Lake and Kinsmen Park. The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and includes multiple multisport and trail running races.
Scheduled races and distances include:
- SWIM 1500 m, BIKE 26 km, RUN 10 km Full Distance Triathlon
- SWIM 750 m, BIKE 15 km, RUN 5 km Sprint Distance Triathlon
- SWIM 300 m, BIKE 8 km, RUN 3 km Super Sprint Triathlon
- RUN 5 km, BIKE 26 km, RUN 10 km Full Distance Duathlon
- RUN 25 km Trail Half Marathon
- RUN 10 km Trail Run
- RUN 5 km Trail Run
The bike course is mountain bike only and mixes bike paths, doubletrack and singletrack. Trails used are rated green or blue, corresponding to easy to moderate levels. The run course combines gravel paths, doubletrack and singletrack with short rolling climbs. There are two transition areas: T1 at Boulevard Lake and T2 at Kinsmen Park. Run starts are from Kinsmen Park except the half marathon which starts at Boulevard Lake and finishes at Kinsmen Park.
The event is organized by a not for profit, volunteer based local organization. Registration purchases are final and non refundable. XTERRA World Championship qualification slots are allocated here with 56 slots for the full distance triathlon and 28 trail run slots. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
