XTERRA Sleeping Giant 2025 returns on August 10, 2025, set in the spectacular natural surroundings of Sleeping Giant Provincial Park, just east of Thunder Bay. This high-energy event offers a variety of racing options including a Full Distance Triathlon (1.5 km swim, 26 km mountain bike, 10 km trail run), Sprint Triathlon (750 m swim, 15 km bike, 5 km run), Super Sprint, and a Full Distance Duathlon for those preferring run-bike-run formats. For trail runners, distances include a 25 km half marathon, 10 km, and 5 km, all traversing technical singletrack and forested lakefront paths. The full triathlon serves as a qualifier for the XTERRA World Championship, drawing elite and amateur athletes alike. Participants enjoy sweeping views of Lake Superior, rugged terrain, and a supportive race community that makes this event a highlight of Canada’s off-road racing calendar.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
A four-lap 25 km trail run loop starting from Kinsmen Park, offering rugged terrain across Boreal forest and mesa outcrops with scenic views over Lake Superior. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at 2:00 PM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
Teams of 2–3 share the full triathlon distances—swimming, biking, and running over the same challenging terrain—enabling multisport teams to experience XTERRA magic. This relay starts concurrently with individual racing at 8:30 AM EDT on 10 August 2025, hosted by XTERRA in Thunder Bay.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
This 10 km trail run takes participants through one lap of the scenic run course, combining double-track and forested singletrack, perfect for trail enthusiasts. Organized by XTERRA, it begins at approximately 3:00 PM EDT on 10 August 2025, at Kinsmen Park, Thunder Bay.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
The final 10 km run challenges duathletes with a scenic yet technical loop across mesa ridgelines, forest paths, and rugged outcrops surrounding Kinsmen Park, delivering a demanding finish to the multisport event. Hosted by XTERRA, it takes place on 10 August 2025 in Thunder Bay, closing out the Full Distance Duathlon after the 26 km bike segment.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
A single-loop 5 km trail run through rolling mesa terrain and Boreal forest, offering a beginner-friendly introduction to XTERRA trail racing. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at about 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Kinsmen Park in Thunder Bay.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
The opening 5 km run of the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon sends athletes through forested, rolling double-track near Boulevard Lake, offering a brisk, trail-based start before the bike leg. This segment begins at 8:30 AM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, organized by XTERRA as part of the full off-road duathlon experience.
Race Date:
10 August, 2025
The Sprint Triathlon offers a condensed off-road format with a 750 m lake swim followed by a 15 km mountain bike and a 5 km trail run, ideal for athletes seeking a shorter XTERRA experience. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at 8:45 AM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Boulevard Lake / Thunder Bay.
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A four-lap 25 km trail run loop starting from Kinsmen Park, offering rugged terrain across Boreal forest and mesa outcrops with scenic views over Lake Superior. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at 2:00 PM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail Half Marathon is 21km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail Half Marathon takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
A four-lap 25 km trail run loop starting from Kinsmen Park, offering rugged terrain across Boreal forest and mesa outcrops with scenic views over Lake Superior. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at 2:00 PM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail Half Marathon is 21km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail Half Marathon takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail Half Marathon elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Teams of 2–3 share the full triathlon distances—swimming, biking, and running over the same challenging terrain—enabling multisport teams to experience XTERRA magic. This relay starts concurrently with individual racing at 8:30 AM EDT on 10 August 2025, hosted by XTERRA in Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Full Distance is 10km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Full Distance takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Full Distance elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Teams of 2–3 share the full triathlon distances—swimming, biking, and running over the same challenging terrain—enabling multisport teams to experience XTERRA magic. This relay starts concurrently with individual racing at 8:30 AM EDT on 10 August 2025, hosted by XTERRA in Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Full Distance is 10km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Full Distance takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Full Distance elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
This 10 km trail run takes participants through one lap of the scenic run course, combining double-track and forested singletrack, perfect for trail enthusiasts. Organized by XTERRA, it begins at approximately 3:00 PM EDT on 10 August 2025, at Kinsmen Park, Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 10km is 10km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 10km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
This 10 km trail run takes participants through one lap of the scenic run course, combining double-track and forested singletrack, perfect for trail enthusiasts. Organized by XTERRA, it begins at approximately 3:00 PM EDT on 10 August 2025, at Kinsmen Park, Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 10km is 10km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 10km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The final 10 km run challenges duathletes with a scenic yet technical loop across mesa ridgelines, forest paths, and rugged outcrops surrounding Kinsmen Park, delivering a demanding finish to the multisport event. Hosted by XTERRA, it takes place on 10 August 2025 in Thunder Bay, closing out the Full Distance Duathlon after the 26 km bike segment.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 10km is 10km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 10km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The final 10 km run challenges duathletes with a scenic yet technical loop across mesa ridgelines, forest paths, and rugged outcrops surrounding Kinsmen Park, delivering a demanding finish to the multisport event. Hosted by XTERRA, it takes place on 10 August 2025 in Thunder Bay, closing out the Full Distance Duathlon after the 26 km bike segment.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 10km is 10km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 10km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 10km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
A single-loop 5 km trail run through rolling mesa terrain and Boreal forest, offering a beginner-friendly introduction to XTERRA trail racing. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at about 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Kinsmen Park in Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 5km is 5km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 5km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
A single-loop 5 km trail run through rolling mesa terrain and Boreal forest, offering a beginner-friendly introduction to XTERRA trail racing. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at about 3:30 PM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Kinsmen Park in Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 5km is 5km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 5km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Trail 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The opening 5 km run of the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon sends athletes through forested, rolling double-track near Boulevard Lake, offering a brisk, trail-based start before the bike leg. This segment begins at 8:30 AM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, organized by XTERRA as part of the full off-road duathlon experience.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 5km is 5km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 5km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The opening 5 km run of the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon sends athletes through forested, rolling double-track near Boulevard Lake, offering a brisk, trail-based start before the bike leg. This segment begins at 8:30 AM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, in Thunder Bay, Ontario, organized by XTERRA as part of the full off-road duathlon experience.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 5km is 5km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 5km takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Duathlon Full Distance 5km elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Sprint Triathlon offers a condensed off-road format with a 750 m lake swim followed by a 15 km mountain bike and a 5 km trail run, ideal for athletes seeking a shorter XTERRA experience. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at 8:45 AM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Boulevard Lake / Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Distance Sprint is 5km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Distance Sprint takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Distance Sprint elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
The Sprint Triathlon offers a condensed off-road format with a 750 m lake swim followed by a 15 km mountain bike and a 5 km trail run, ideal for athletes seeking a shorter XTERRA experience. Organized by XTERRA, it starts at 8:45 AM EDT on Sunday, 10 August 2025, at Boulevard Lake / Thunder Bay.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Distance Sprint is 5km long.
The XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Distance Sprint takes place in Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
Runna classifies the XTERRA Sleeping Giant Triathlon Distance Sprint elevation profile as Flat.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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