Xterra Sleeping Giant

XTERRA Sleeping Giant, Aug 15 to 16, 2026, Thunder Bay, Ontario

XTERRA Sleeping Giant takes place over two days in Thunder Bay, using Boulevard Lake and Kinsmen Park as primary venues. The event includes off road triathlons, a duathlon and multiple trail run distances, organised by a volunteer non profit group.

Races cover youth and adult categories, with separate transition areas: transition 1 at Boulevard Lake and transition 2 at Kinsmen Park. Course grading lists easy, intermediate and difficult sections. The bike routes are mountain bike only and combine bike path, doubletrack and singletrack; many trail sections are rated green or blue. The run courses use gravel paths, doubletrack and singletrack with rolling and punchy hills plus some technical features.

Swim starts will be by event type and final decisions may change based on participation and conditions. Water quality and temperature are monitored; if unsafe the swim can be shortened or replaced by a duathlon format. The race allocates World Championship qualifying slots, including 56 slots for the full distance triathlon and 28 trail run slots. Entry purchases are final with no refunds, transfers or rollovers. The organising group typically requires 50 to 75 volunteers. Local accommodation and a nearby campground are noted as options for participants and visitors. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• Kids triathlon (6-9): swim 50 m, bike 800 m, run 400 m
• Kids 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 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: run 25 km
• Trail run: run 10 km
• Trail run: run 5 km

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