XTERRA Sleeping Giant 2025

This page is kept as a past race archive for the Aug 10, 2025 edition in Thunder Bay, Ontario. See the 2026 edition when you want the live listing. You can also browse the 2025 race calendar.

XTERRA Sleeping Giant is an off-road triathlon and trail running event set in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Participants experience swimming in clear waters, mountain biking over unique mesa rock formations, and trail running through Boreal forests. The event offers various race categories, including triathlons, duathlons, and trail runs, catering to different skill levels.

The Full Distance Triathlon at this event serves as a qualifier for the XTERRA World Championships, highlighting its competitive level and appeal to serious athletes.

• Swim: Clear waters in Thunder Bay
• Bike: 26km over challenging paths and trails within Trowbridge Forest
• Run: Technical trail running through Boreal forests with gravel and rugged terrain

• Two transition areas: Transition #1 at Boulevard Lake and Transition #2 at Kinsmen Park
• Bike course features a mix of paths and single/double-track trails in Trowbridge Forest
• Run course includes gravel paths and technical trails
• Full Distance Triathlon is a qualifier for the XTERRA World Championships