Xterra Sleeping Giant
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XTERRA Sleeping Giant : Thunder Bay, Ontario
XTERRA Sleeping Giant takes place on August 15–16, 2026 in Thunder Bay, Ontario at Boulevard Lake and Kinsmen Park (400 Lyon Boulevard West). The event is part of the XTERRA World Tour and the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and is organized by XTERRA.
Races and distances include:
- Kid's Triathlon (6-9): Swim 50 m, Bike 800 m, Run 400 m
- Kid's Triathlon (10-12): Swim 100 m, Bike 2.4 km, Run 1.2 km
- Full Distance Triathlon: Swim 1500 m, Bike 26 km, Run 10 km
- Sprint Distance Triathlon: Swim 750 m, Bike 15 km, Run 5 km
- Super Sprint Triathlon: Swim 300 m, Bike 8 km, Run 3 km
- Full Distance Duathlon: Run 5 km, Bike 26 km, Run 10 km
- Trail Half Marathon: 25 km
- Trail Run: 10 km
- Trail Run: 5 km
The bike leg is mountain bike only and uses purpose-built trails rated green or blue, combining bike path, doubletrack and singletrack. The run courses mix gravel paths, doubletrack and singletrack with rolling, punchy hills and some technical sections. There are two transition areas: T1 at Boulevard Lake and T2 at Kinsmen Park. The half marathon starts at Boulevard Lake and finishes at Kinsmen Park; the 5 km and 10 km start at Kinsmen Park.
The event is run by a local not-for-profit, relies heavily on volunteers, and allocates World Championship qualifying slots: 56 for the full distance triathlon and 28 for trail run. All purchases are final; refunds, transfers and rollovers are not offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
